- CBT methods
- EFT for relationships
- Speaks English and Hebrew
About Orlee
Orlee Tugend-Raymond is a California licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 25 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, parenting questions, grief, and career pressures. She also supports issues around family of origin, blended families, caregiver strain, and identity concerns including LGBT matters. She speaks English and fluent Hebrew and can offer conversation in both languages.
Her style is interactive and direct. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer communication rather than labels. She listens to specific situations and helps people sort out what they want to change and why it matters to them.
Orlee uses approaches that map onto everyday problems. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps clarify emotions in close relationships and improve how people respond to one another.
She also employs solution-focused techniques for shorter-term goals and mindfulness practices to ease stress and increase present-moment awareness. These methods are woven into conversations about parenting, family roles, intimacy, body image, and dealing with loss.
Her background includes long-term work with family dynamics, adoption and foster care concerns, aging and caregiver issues, and navigating blended households. People who want sessions in Hebrew or who prefer discussing Jewish cultural or spiritual context can indicate that when they begin.
To start, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session. The therapist and client then shape a plan that fits the client's goals and daily life.
How her approaches translate to online work
Orlee uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy in ways that suit practical, online sessions. CBT involves identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and practicing small changes between meetings; it can help with anxiety, depression, and stress. EFT focuses on emotions in close relationships, clarifies how partners or family members respond to each other, and supports changes in interaction patterns.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will review what you want to address, suggest which methods might help, and adjust the plan based on your goals and preferences. That collaborative process guides how CBT, EFT, or mindfulness exercises are used in sessions.
The biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also makes it possible to continue regular sessions while balancing caregiving, work, or other responsibilities.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Hebrew
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and parenting concerns, plus grief, self-esteem, eating and intimacy-related issues.
Which therapeutic approaches does she use?
The main approaches listed are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, mindfulness techniques, and solution-focused work for shorter-term goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 25 years of experience working in clinical settings with adults on family dynamics, caregiving, and relationship issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a California LMFT, practicing in California as a licensed marriage and family therapist.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English and in Hebrew.
Can I attend sessions from another country?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary by location and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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