Deborah Margerum

Deborah Margerum is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with more than 25 years of experience helping people face difficult life moments. She focuses on practical steps people can take when addiction, relationship stress, or family conflict feels overwhelming. Deborah draws on her own long recovery from alcoholism to inform her understanding of addiction and recovery challenges.

In sessions she aims to build a calm, respectful space where clients talk through what matters most to them. She helps people identify patterns that get in the way and develop clearer choices for change. Work often centers on managing control issues, improving intimacy, and navigating big life transitions.

Deborah pays particular attention to women's issues and how gendered expectations shape choices and relationships. She offers straightforward guidance for people balancing roles, responsibilities, and personal growth. The focus is on useful tools that fit daily life rather than on jargon or theory.

Her background includes long-term clinical experience in Oklahoma and a steady personal recovery journey that informs her perspective on substance use and relapse prevention. Sessions emphasize practical coping strategies, communication skills, and steps toward healthier routines.

People seeking help will find a therapist who listens without judgment and helps set small, achievable goals. Deborah works collaboratively to tailor the pace and focus to each person's needs and priorities.

Therapeutic approaches and what online care can offer

Many of Deborah's ways of working draw on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on behavior change and practical coping. One common approach emphasizes identifying unhelpful behavior patterns and replacing them with healthier routines; this helps with addictions, relapse prevention, and daily structure. Another approach centers on communication and relationship skills training to improve intimacy and manage family or partner conflicts in clearer, more connected ways.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Deborah works with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and rhythm of life. That collaboration means goals and strategies can shift as progress is made or new challenges appear.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm current session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific options. Many people appreciate online sessions because they can fit appointments around work and family schedules, cut travel time, and make it easier to keep regular check-ins. Other practical benefits include shorter phone check-ins when a full session is not needed, or choosing video when visual connection helps with communication. Deborah will help tailor session frequency and format to match what works best for each person.