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Deidra Wells

(She/Her)

LMFT, 13 years of experience
Authentic
Solution oriented
Warm
VirtualAvailable

Hello, I am Deidra Wells, LMFT. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in Rancho Cucamonga, California & service the state of Texas. I received my Bachelor’s degree in Business Management and my Master’s degree in Counseling with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Phoenix. I have been in the field for 13 years in various therapy settings. My specialties include addiction counseling with treatment of underlying mental health disorders or life challenges, career counseling, adulting skills, co-dependency, depression, trauma, childhood issues, grief, relationship issues, abuse and anxiety.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, then dive into the specific challenges you're facing. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

I’m especially passionate about working with young adults navigating identity, relationships, life transitions, motivation, and self-worth. I also enjoy supporting women through the different stages and pressures of life whether adjusting to motherhood, balancing the emotional demands of raising children, managing relationships, or reconnecting with themselves outside of caregiving roles. I proudly provide an inclusive, affirming space and consider myself an ally to the LGBTQ+ community. I work with individuals in recovery or struggling with substance use, as well as clients managing ADHD, bipolar-related challenges, emotional overwhelm, racing thoughts, motivation struggles, and difficulties with daily structure or functioning. Together, we focus on building healthier coping skills, routines, insight, and lasting balance. My goal is to create a warm, validating, and down-to-earth environment where clients feel safe being themselves while working toward meaningful change.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I enjoy working with young adults who are in the first few years of their careers or life after high school or adults working on managing life's challenges. My clients are eager to improve, but don't yet have the tools needed to make this goal a reality. They often feel stuck, overwhelmed and anxious about their careers, life choices, or struggling to identify their goals.

Specialties

Top specialties

Addiction

Anxiety

Bipolar Disorder

Other specialties

ADHD

Coping Skills

LGBTQ

I identify as

Black / African American

Pacific Islander

Woman

Serves ages

Adults (18 to 64)

Elders (65 and above)

Teenagers (13 to 17)

Licensed in

California

Accepts

Aetna

Location

Virtual

My treatment methods

Dialectical Behavior (DBT)

Implementing DBT skills to help manage or improve negative behaviors. Over 10 years using and helping clients develop skills to use.

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Helping individuals identify their way of thinking to help improve mood and symptoms.

Experiential Therapy

Engaging in interventions during session to help aid in understanding self and to gain insight into behaviors to seek change.

Eclectic

Using different techniques based on clients needs to help in addressing symptoms and treatment goals.

, 15 ratings

2 ratings with written reviews

March 8, 2026

I’ve only had two sessions so far, but I really appreciate the safe space and openness she creates. She’s been helping us work through our relationship by providing helpful guidance and practical tools to improve communication and get us on the right track. She listens thoughtfully and is very supportive, which makes it easier to be open during sessions. I really appreciate her help and look forward to continuing sessions.

Verified client, age 25-34
Review shared after session 2 with Deidra

February 17, 2026

After a long search for a therapist I truly connect with, I finally found her. She makes me feel seen, heard, and understood, and I trust her. Her style matches my pace, and she gives meaningful homework so I can actively work on my goals between sessions instead of relying only on weekly appointments. I appreciate having tangible tools and clear next steps to apply in real life. She listened closely during our intro, understood what I needed to succeed, and has delivered exactly that.

Verified client, age 35-44
Review shared after session 11 with Deidra