- Client-Centered Therapy
- Family of origin issues
- Drug and alcohol addiction
About Deborah
Deborah Perez is a California-licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with seven years of clinical experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, depression, ADHD-related concerns, relationship questions, and family-related issues including family of origin matters. She sees clients who want practical help with motivation, concentration, and day-to-day coping.
Her approach treats clients as the experts on their own lives. Sessions are collaborative and equal, focused on the goals a person brings. Deborah uses client-centered methods and draws on several interventions to address specific problems rather than one rigid method.
In sessions she listens for patterns that link current difficulties to earlier family roles and expectations. She helps people name those patterns and practice new ways of responding. Work can include improving communication, addressing substance use challenges, and building routines that support concentration and mood.
Deborah also supports people exploring forgiveness and recovery after stressful or painful events. She is experienced in post-traumatic stress reactions and social anxiety and can offer straightforward techniques to manage symptoms and daily demands. She emphasizes real, doable steps between meetings.
Sessions are offered in English. The first visit focuses on clarifying goals and deciding which approaches will be most useful. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session where practical next steps are set.
How client-centered work adapts to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what the client says. The therapist reflects back concerns, clarifies goals, and supports the client in finding their own solutions. This approach can help with anxiety, relationship patterns, low self-esteem, and questions rooted in early family roles. Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and how interventions feel in practice. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust them over time based on progress and fit. Practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy schedule and avoiding travel time. Online meetings can make it easier to have shorter check-ins when needed or to meet without being on camera if that helps reduce anxiety. Because formats were not specified in the original biography, confirm the therapist's current session options before booking so you know which meeting types are offered.Areas of expertise
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, depression, ADHD-related issues, relationship questions, and family of origin concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is client-centered and collaborative. Sessions focus on the goals a person brings and use practical interventions.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional experience as a clinician working with the listed concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a licensed marriage and family therapist, LMFT, practicing in California.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what are the formats?
Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. The site asks you to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
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