About Deborah
Deborah Perez is a licensed marriage and family therapist in California with seven years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, and depression. Deborah takes a straightforward, respectful approach that treats each person as the expert of their own life.
She believes the first step toward change takes courage. In sessions she works side by side with clients to set goals and try practical ways to reach them.
Background and approach
Conversations stay grounded and focused on what matters most to the client. Deborah uses a client-centered way of working. That means she listens closely and tailors support to each person's needs.
She draws on a range of interventions to help with motivation, concentration, and building confidence. Her experience includes helping people with attention and focus concerns, drug and alcohol addiction, family of origin issues, trauma and post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety. She also supports people navigating relationship strains, forgiveness, and women’s issues.
Sessions are offered in English and are available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Costs vary by location and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, a person selects the Start Therapy button and completes a short matching questionnaire before scheduling a session.
Client-centered care online and how it helps
Client-Centered Therapy puts the person's experience at the center of sessions. The therapist listens without judgment and follows the client's lead to uncover strengths and goals. This approach is useful for issues like anxiety, low self-worth, and the fallout from trauma because it focuses on what the client finds most meaningful.Deborah will work collaboratively to find the right mix of techniques and delivery for each person. Part of the process is checking in about what feels helpful and adjusting the approach as needed. Clients and therapist decide together what goals to set and which steps to try next.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging are useful for quick touchpoints, ongoing encouragement, or people who prefer typing over speaking. These options offer flexibility to fit therapy into work, school, or family routines while keeping the focus on progress and practical steps.
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What this therapist works with
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Also listed
- ADHD
- Communication problems
- Depression
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family conflicts
- Family of origin issues
- Forgiveness
- LGBT
- Post-traumatic stress
- Relationship issues
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trauma and abuse
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 7 years
- Licensed
- California
- Languages
- English
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