Therapist profile
Deborah Perez, LMFT
LMFT in California - Stress and relationship concerns
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- Client-Centered Therapy
- Addictions support
- Communication skills
About Deborah
Deborah Perez is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with seven years of clinical experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, depression, attention concerns, and relationship and family issues. Deborah also lists trauma and abuse, LGBT concerns, and women's and young adult issues among her areas of focus.
She frames therapy as a collaborative process. She treats clients as the experts on their own lives and builds on existing strengths. Sessions are practical and straightforward, with attention to goals the client sets together with Deborah.
Her approach centers on listening and responding to what a person brings to the room. She uses Client-Centered Therapy and other interventions to support coping, decision making, and problem solving. That can mean talking through stress management, creating routines for concentration, or working on boundaries and communication strategies.
Deborah notes work with addictions includes drug and alcohol concerns and motivation for change. She also addresses family of origin issues and post-traumatic stress. For relational topics she focuses on communication problems and forgiveness as concrete areas to work on.
Sessions are conducted in English. For people living in California, she brings seven years of practice experience to issues like social anxiety, phobias, and self-confidence. To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
How Deborah uses client-centered work online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and responding to what each person says. The therapist reflects feelings, asks clarifying questions, and helps clients set their own goals. This approach is useful for stress, anxiety, self-esteem issues, and for sorting out relationship and family concerns.Deborah combines client-centered listening with practical interventions aimed at habits, focus, and communication. That can include working on routines for concentration, steps for reducing substance use, or trying new ways to speak about difficult topics with others. The therapist will talk with each person about which methods feel most helpful and adapt as work progresses so the plan matches the client's goals and preferences.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm which options are available before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Deborah will help determine a format and schedule that fit the client's everyday life and therapeutic goals.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, depression, ADHD-related focus and memory concerns, relationship and family issues, and trauma and abuse.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and equal. She uses Client-Centered Therapy and other interventions to build on a person's strengths and goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional work experience as a clinician in California.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a California LMFT and practices in California.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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