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Deanna Bowman

LMSW

CBT Therapist

LCSW

My approach to Trichotillomania

As a clinical therapist experienced in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), I provide a compassionate, nonjudgmental, and individualized approach to helping clients manage trichotillomania. My approach focuses on identifying emotional triggers, thought patterns, and behavioral responses that contribute to compulsive hair-pulling. Using CBT techniques, including Habit Reversal Training (HRT), I help clients increase awareness of hair-pulling urges, recognize triggering situations, and develop healthier replacement behaviors. Through DBT, I incorporate mindfulness, emotional regulation, and distress tolerance skills to help clients manage anxiety, stress, and uncomfortable emotions without relying on hair-pulling as a coping mechanism. My goal is to empower clients to develop greater self-awareness, reduce hair-pulling behaviors, strengthen emotional resilience, and build lasting coping strategies that improve their confidence and overall quality of life.

About me

Hi My name is Deanna. I am a Clinical Therapist and I have been enjoying serving my community for the past 10 years. I consider it an honor to walk alongside my clients as they navigate life’s challenges. I enjoy working with teens, adults, and couples seeking support through emotional, relational, and life transitions. My therapeutic approach is integrative and tailored to each individual’s need, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Trauma-Informed, and Attachment-Based modalities. I strive to create a warm, safe, non-judgmental space where clients feel heard, supported, and empowered to discover meaningful solutions to life’s struggles. When desired, I am also comfortable incorporating Christian values into the therapeutic process in a way that honors clients’ beliefs and goals.

Qualifications

  • I am a DBT informed Therapist (Dialectical Behavior Therapy).