Hello and Welcome to a positive journey for a successful therapeutic experience! I am a licensed MFT in California. I have thoroughly enjoyed working in healthcare since 1985, and I love my career with passion. I hold a BS in Psychology and an MS in Counseling, Marriage, Child, and Family Therapy. I have been practicing as a therapist for over 10 years. Further, I am a Certified Complex Trauma Professional (CCTP), which includes working extensively with clients who have experienced complex trauma. Along with working with individuals who have experienced traumatic stress, I am honored and privileged to provide psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy to clients experiencing treatment resistant-depression. My emphasis includes working with children, adolescents, and adults, as well as the LGBTQIA2S+ population. Within the mental health field, I have worked with severely emotionally disturbed children and adolescents in residential treatment, group therapy practices, and presently I own and operate my current private practice. I practice traditional approaches as well as integrative, naturalistic, mindfulness and meditation, and holistic care. I am trained, certified, and passionate providing Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy for clients struggling with treatment-resistant depression, anxiety, and posttraumatic stress disorder. My focus in mental and behavioral health encompasses and emphasizes meeting and connecting with my clients where they are and building a strong, safe, and trusting relationship. I sincerely believe in approaching my clients and their challenges in life with an open mind and gentle heart. I will always persevere to assist my clients with a healthy, natural, and realistic approach as it relates to their intentions and motivation for a successful life.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
During the initial session with my clients, I provide a safe place for them to share the areas of their lives they believe interfere with their ability to enjoy a healthy life. I take them on a gentle journey of self-disclosure. If this journey of self-disclosure takes more time and more sessions... So Be It! I follow their lead and begin with allowing them to find their way in the therapeutic alliance. I assess, evaluate, and approach my clients with unconditional regard and respect. I wish for my clients to always understand that I am available and present for them wherever they land in the journey of their lives.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I love meeting all individuals from all walks of life. I believe the most important aspect of my approach with my clients involves providing a safe space for them and meeting them where they are in their journey of life. I take my time with them, follow their lead when needed, and encourage them to begin the journey of therapy from a positive and safe place.
About Debbie Llera
Specializes in
Licensed in
Accepts
Appointments
Free consults, virtualMy treatment methods
Trauma Informed Care
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Family Therapy
Gender-affirming therapy
Grief Therapy
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