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LMFT

Deborah Perez, LMFT

  • Experience7 years
  • LocationCalifornia
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy
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About Deborah

Deborah Perez is a licensed marriage and family therapist in California with seven years of clinical experience.

Background and approach

She focuses on helping people address stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, depression, and attention-related concerns such as ADHD, drawing on a collaborative, client-centered stance that honors each person as the expert on their own life. Her approach emphasizes building on strengths and motivation to support steps toward clearer focus, improved mood, and greater confidence.

Deborah frames therapy as a partnership in which practical interventions are matched to individual goals. She brings experience with relationship and family dynamics, trauma and abuse, communication challenges, and substance-related concerns, and she adapts methods to suit each client’s needs.

Sessions are offered in English, and she practices with an appreciation for cultural context and life circumstances. Deborah encourages taking that first step toward a more fulfilling life and aims to create a respectful, supportive space for change.

Client-centered care and flexible online options

Client-centered therapy places the person at the heart of the process, focusing on empathy, active listening, and validation to help clients clarify goals and build on existing strengths. This approach is useful for addressing anxiety, low self-esteem, motivation challenges, and difficulties that affect day-to-day functioning.

When attention and concentration are a concern, Deborah works with clients to explore practical strategies and adjustments that support focus and routine. The work often combines collaborative discussion with tailored interventions aimed at improving organization, task follow-through, and emotional regulation.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Deborah collaborates with each client to identify methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She values a shared decision-making process so the plan evolves as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to access care from different locations within California, while keeping the focus on consistent support and practical progress.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Deborah address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, self-esteem issues, depression, ADHD, LGBT concerns, relationship and family matters, and trauma and abuse, along with related topics such as communication problems and post-traumatic stress.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her practice is client-centered and collaborative, emphasizing the client’s strengths and active participation in shaping goals and interventions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional experience working in therapeutic settings with a range of issues related to mental health and functioning.
What credentials and location apply to this therapist?
She is licensed as an LMFT in California under license number CA LMFT 132357 and practices within the state of California.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are conducted in English; international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Clients may work with her through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.
How are costs and billing handled?
Fees vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsSelf esteemDepressionADHD

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesForgivenessPost-traumatic stressSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English