Hi there. I'm Deborah, I am Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California. Thank you for visiting my profile. Congratulations on beginning or continuing your healing journey. I am committed to helping individuals achieve healing, restoration of joy and hope for their future with an integrative and client-centered approach. I am playful by nature and take a "thinking out of the box" approach toward therapy to tailor our sessions to the client's needs. I am experienced with Family Based Treatment, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy and Narrative Therapy. I have 5 years of experience working with children, adolescents and adults suffering from eating disorders, depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, and those suffering from severe mental illness. I have experience working in several treatment settings such as Flexible integrated Treatment, Intensive Outpatient and Partial Hospitalization programs. I have also worked in Domestic Violence programs with survivors and in Assisted Community Treatment supporting for the severely mentally ill. I would love to partner with you in your journey toward healing.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

In our first session together we will spend some time getting to know each other and talk about the challenges you are experiencing. We will discuss what you would like to achieve in our work together. I will share with you my approach to therapy and share initial treatment recommendations.

What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?

I am an integrative therapist which means that I use several different types of therapy and personalize according to your needs and challenges. I am experienced with Family Based Treatment, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Narrative Therapy and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

I specialize in working with individuals experiencing eating disorders, depression and anxiety. I have years of experience supporting adolescents and adults in PHP, IOP and outpatient level of care.

About Deborah L. Ramirez