Deborah Margerum, LPC - Therapist in Oklahoma

Deborah Margerum brings more than 25 years of counseling experience to her work in Oklahoma.

01About Deborah

Deborah Margerum brings more than 25 years of counseling experience to her work in Oklahoma. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who focuses on helping people facing addictions, relationship tension, family conflict, and intimacy-related concerns. She also supports clients coping with life changes and those dealing with control issues and women’s issues.

Deborah draws on long personal and professional experience with addiction to inform her approach. She understands the day-to-day realities of recovery and the patterns that keep people stuck.

Background and approach

In sessions she listens for strengths and practical steps that can reduce harm and restore balance. Her style is straightforward and compassionate. She helps people develop clearer boundaries, improve communication, and find ways to manage overwhelming urges or emotions.

Sessions tend to emphasize small, achievable changes rather than abstract theory. Deborah works collaboratively with each person to set goals that fit their life. She will talk through options for coping skills, relapse prevention, and rebuilding trust after setbacks.

The aim is to leave clients with tools they can use between sessions. People who prefer a calm, direct counselor may find her approach reassuring. She frames recovery and personal growth as a series of practical steps.

That makes therapy easier to fit into busy lives and real-world challenges.

02Credentials

LPC (Oklahoma): License LPC06332 · expires June 2026
NPI: 1275859142 · national provider identifier

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03Focus areas and approaches

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04Online support

Therapeutic approaches and online options

Deborah uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One approach involves structured coping strategies and relapse prevention work for addictions; this helps people spot triggers, plan for high-risk moments, and practice skills to reduce harmful behavior. Another approach centers on communication and boundary work for relationships and intimacy issues; this helps people express needs clearly and rebuild trust after conflicts.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Deborah collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals and life situation. She explains options, tests what works, and adjusts the plan so therapy fits the client's needs and preferences.

Online therapy offers several practical benefits for this work. Video calls let the therapist and client use visual cues during conversations. Phone sessions can be a simpler option when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging allow quick check-ins, brief coping reminders, and flexible communication between sessions. These formats make it easier to maintain consistency and practice new skills in everyday life.

05Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does she address?

She works with addictions, relationship issues, family conflict, intimacy concerns, and coping with life changes. She also focuses on control issues and women's issues.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is straightforward and compassionate with an emphasis on practical steps. She helps people build skills for communication, boundaries, and relapse prevention.

What is her background and experience?

She has 25 years of experience in counseling and long-term personal recovery from alcoholism, which informs her work with addiction.

Where is she based and what credentials does she hold?

She practices in Oklahoma and holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats does she offer?

She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as ways to connect.

How does pricing work for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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