Deborah Carlon, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Deborah!

I work with people experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, social anxiety, childhood trauma, life transitions, parenting, aging, OCD, and PTSD. I also support professionals in the entertainment industry. Together, we remove mental blocks and build skills to carry throughout life's changing circumstances.

My focus

I work with people seeking support for anxiety, self-esteem issues, life transitions, relationship difficulties, coping skills, or those looking for clarity in their career and personal goals. We'll create a plan that is empowering and lasting.

My approach

I use client-centered therapy, CBT, DBT, and mindfulness to help you identify and reshape unhelpful thought patterns. This hands-on approach gives you tools to feel more in control of your emotions and behaviors. We'll identify challenges and work on strategies to help you move forward with confidence.

My communication style

Therapy is collaborative. I work with you in a way that feels engaging and empowering. With warmth, humor, reflective listening, and practical skills, I help you identify your internal strengths and carry these tools beyond the therapy setting.

My journey to mental healthcare

My passion is to communicate and connect with others so they feel heard and valued. My vision is to reduce suffering and help people build lives of meaning and value.

My goals for you

We start by establishing a clear treatment plan based on your unique needs and desires. We assess all aspects of life you'd like to improve, whether self-esteem, relationships, career, or other challenges. The goal is to eliminate patterns that diminish your quality of life.

Our first session

Our first session is an opportunity to get to know one another. We'll discuss your background and what brings you to therapy. It's completely normal to feel nervous. We'll take it one step at a time, and I'm here to guide you through each step of the process.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White
Buddhist

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Mindfulness-Based

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Compassion Focused

Expressive Arts

Humanistic

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Motivational Interviewing

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

+ 10 more

Focus populations

Body Positivity

Educators

Single Mother

Transgender

Vegan

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Arts (MA) in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Deborah Carlon