Therapist profile
Dr. Linda DeBiase, AZ Psychologist PSY-005209, CA Psychologist 14727
Psychologist - Relationships and trauma
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- Relationship strain
- Trauma and abuse
- Mood and addiction
About Linda
Dr. Linda DeBiase is an Arizona Psychologist (AZ Psychologist PSY-005209) and a California Psychologist (CA Psychologist 14727) with 20 years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are dealing with relationship strain, trauma and abuse, intimacy concerns, low self-esteem, mood difficulties, and issues around motivation and addiction. Sessions are conducted in English and Dr. DeBiase does not accept international clients.
She focuses on practical conversation and clear goals. That can mean learning ways to manage mood, improving communication, or addressing trauma responses that affect daily life. Her work often includes attention to attachment patterns, relationship dynamics, and how past losses or abandonment shape behavior now.
Her clinical approach draws from several evidence-informed methods. She uses techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and ACT to clarify values and committed actions. Attachment-based ideas and emotionally-focused strategies guide sessions that center on relationships and closeness.
Dr. DeBiase frames therapy as a collaborative process. She listens to what matters most and adjusts how she works to fit each person's situation. Practical skill building and focused interventions are balanced with time to process painful experiences.
For people managing substance issues, bipolar mood concerns, or compassion fatigue from caregiving roles, she brings experience across those areas. She also addresses adoption and foster care topics, blended family concerns, communication and co-dependency patterns, and other family-related strains. To begin, readers should confirm current session options before scheduling.
How sessions work
How specific approaches are used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small actions that align with those values. It is often used when motivation, avoidance, or a struggle with persistent negative thoughts gets in the way of everyday life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. It can be useful for mood problems, anxiety, and for practical steps to reduce risky substance use or improve sleep.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then suggest which methods to try. That decision is collaborative and can be adjusted as progress is tracked.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because formats are not specified here. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into a workday, require less travel, or allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. If you need to work around childcare, medical appointments, or a busy job, mention that when scheduling so options can be discussed and a plan made that fits everyday life.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Arizona, California
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of family and relationship concerns does she address?
She helps people with relationship strain, intimacy-related issues, blended family concerns, communication problems, and family-related stress.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She combines client-centered conversation with structured methods from CBT, ACT, attachment-based work, and emotionally-focused approaches to address thoughts, values, and relationship patterns.
How much experience does she have working with these issues?
She has 20 years of professional experience supporting people with mood concerns, trauma, addictions, and relationship difficulties.
What are her professional credentials and where is she based?
She is an Arizona Psychologist (AZ Psychologist PSY-005209) and a California Psychologist (CA Psychologist 14727) based in Arizona.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients.
What session formats are offered for meetings?
Current session formats are not listed here; please confirm the available online session options before booking.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies by location and services are delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to 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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