About Deborah
Deborah Perez is a licensed marriage and family therapist with seven years of experience in California. She focuses on practical help for common struggles like stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, depression, and ADHD. Deborah speaks English and uses a straightforward, respectful approach to care.
She treats each person as the expert in their own life and works from that starting point. Sessions are set up as a collaborative conversation where the client’s goals guide the work.
Background and approach
Deborah uses tools and interventions that fit the person rather than applying a one-size-fits-all method. In sessions she helps people talk through concentration and memory concerns, build motivation, and strengthen confidence. She also supports people coping with substance use and related issues.
Communication problems, family of origin concerns, and forgiveness work are often part of her focus. Deborah pays attention to how identity and culture shape experience. She listens for what matters most to each person and adapts conversations to reflect those values.
The aim is steady, achievable progress rather than quick fixes. Her style is direct but warm. She helps clients set realistic goals and practice new habits between sessions.
Many people come away with clearer routines, better focus, and more confidence handling daily stressors.
Approaches that guide online support
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening closely and building a supportive relationship. The therapist follows the client’s lead, reflects back what’s important, and helps people decide which steps to try next. This approach is useful for anxiety, low self-esteem, ADHD-related focus concerns, and coping with life stressors.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Deborah will collaborate with each person to identify goals, test methods, and adjust what isn’t working. The process is shared and goal-oriented so the plan evolves with the client’s needs and preferences.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video works well for face-to-face conversation and teaching practical strategies. Phone sessions can fit into a work break or require less bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging let people check in between meetings or use shorter, more frequent exchanges when that suits their schedule. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent while balancing daily life.
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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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