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 believes people know their own stories and builds on their strengths to find a way forward.
She uses a collaborative, equal relationship style in sessions. That means she listens first and works alongside each person to set goals. Sessions often focus on practical steps, clearer communication, and ways to rebuild motivation and confidence.
How Deborah works
Deborah addresses attention and concentration concerns, including symptoms related to ADHD and memory challenges. She also supports people dealing with relationship strain, family of origin issues, and trauma and abuse. Additional areas of focus include drug and alcohol addiction, forgiveness work, social anxiety and phobia, and women's and young adult concerns.
Her approach centers on client-centered therapy, which emphasizes understanding each person’s perspective. Deborah adapts her interventions to what feels most useful for the individual. She values cultural background and life experience when shaping treatment.
Sessions can move at a steady practical pace or slow down for deeper processing depending on what the person needs. People can expect direct, respectful conversation and a focus on real-world changes. Deborah speaks English and works from California as a licensed professional.
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What Deborah works with
The areas below are the ones Deborah selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
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
Training and background
| Register | LMFT |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 7 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | California |
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Online support options
How Deborah's Client-Centered Work Translates Online
Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding the person’s perspective and building on their strengths. It involves active listening, reflective responses, and working at the client’s pace to set meaningful goals. This approach is often helpful for stress, anxiety, self-esteem, and relationship concerns where being heard matters more than directives.In practical terms, Deborah uses a collaborative style online just as she would in person. She will work together with each client to identify what feels most useful, then choose methods that fit the client's goals and preferences. That decision is shared and can evolve over time as needs change.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and nonverbal cues. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or a quick check-in is needed. Live chat and text sessions can fit into busy schedules and allow shorter, frequent check-ins without needing to be on camera. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into daily life with licensed professionals guiding the work.
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