Hi! My name is Debbie and I have been a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in the state of California since 2014. I also have a doctoral degree in Cultural Studies. I am here to guide you as we recognize and reveal the inherent wisdom that is already present within you. I want you to feel empowered, emboldened, and comforted by our therapeutic process. I am overjoyed by your small successes and motivated by even tiny steps made towards achieving your goals!
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
First sessions often include a lot of information gathering and logistics, but my main priority is that you leave our first session with some sense of relief. Whether that comes from venting, learning more about what therapy is, setting an initial goal, actively practicing a new coping skill or all of the above, I will work to ensure that your unique needs are addressed from the first session.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
My greatest strength as a therapist is that I genuinely love people. I love to listen to, learn from, and understand others. I have a lot of training and education, but I am the therapist I am because of all of the incredible clients I have had who have taught me so many things over the course of my career. Together, they've contributed to a well of wisdom I carry that I am honored to share with you. Connecting with you is a deeply meaningful experience for me and I don't take it lightly. When we are in session, I am focused 100% on you and your needs.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I enjoy and have experience working with clients of all ages facing all types of challenges. I have specialized experience working with children, teens, and young adults. My clients are typically facing significant challenges in their life and need someone in their corner to help them through trauma, crisis, or transition.
Integrative
I practice an integrative approach to therapy that draws from evidence-based schools of thought using culturally responsive, trauma-informed principles and techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness approaches, somatic approaches, and relationship-based therapies.
3 ratings with written reviews
August 17, 2025
Debbie is so caring and empathetic and has great coping mechanisms. Love her!
May 27, 2025
I always feel so much better after a session with Debbie. She’s thoughtful and understanding of my situations.
April 27, 2025
The best therapist I have ever had! She is so warm, kind and thoughtful. I feel so safe in her presence. I greatly benefit from our sessions & I am able to effectively use the tools/strategies she shares!