Cook Yourself Happy!

With Cooking Therapy you can:

  • Improve all of your relationships
  • Wake up every day with joy
  • Be more fulfilled at work
  • Laugh more
  • Practice self-acceptance

And I can help make it happen.

Cook Yourself Happy!

With Cooking Therapy you can:

  • Improve all of your relationships
  • Wake up every day with joy
  • Be more fulfilled at work
  • Laugh more
  • Practice self-acceptance

And I can help make it happen.

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About The Sous Therapist

Debra Borden is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in NY and NJ and the author of two novels, LUCKY ME and A LITTLE BIT MARRIED. Her essays and articles have appeared in Women’s Health Magazine and the New York Times.  A pioneer in the field of Cooking Therapy, Debra is thrilled and grateful to be a part of the creative community of mental health professionals, writers, and foodies.

Take the Course!

If you're feeling hopeless or exhausted or stressed out or sad, you're not alone. Life is filled with legitimate challenges and social media doesn't help. Whether its doom scrolling or envying others' 'picture perfect' life, all of us need a way to disconnect from the worry loop, and reset our expectations and self-talk.

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Praise for Debra

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

“After 23 years of marriage, I’ve got a whole new perspective on scallops — and Bittman’s bread pudding.”

Kirkus Reviews

“Borden’s approach to strengthening marriages with Cooking Therapy is unique and brilliant, setting this book apart with an innovative way to work through problems. Her light humor and wit are constantly entertaining, and her ability to extract metaphors from her recipes will give couples plenty to think about.”

Star Tribune

“Cooking together can help ease negative emotions and make it easier to discuss such issues as fairness, perspective, responsibility and gratitude. Metaphors abound…”

Cooking Therapy: It Works!

Better Lifestyle

Better Health

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