Deirdre Fogarty-Harris, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Deirdre!

I offer warm, compassionate, collaborative therapy to help you get unstuck by addressing and processing anxiety, depression, or other barriers that stand in the way of you becoming your most authentic self.

My focus

I work with adults, couples, children, and families. Many of my clients present with complex trauma, depression, anxiety, PTSD, and substance abuse disorders. I am also a specialist in chronic pain and work with many clients to help understand the mind/body connection as a means of alleviating chronic pain.

My approach

I utilize a holistic, hybrid model that recognizes you as the expert of your own life. My client-centered approach draws from Behavioral, Cognitive and Humanistic traditions according to your individual treatment goals. I use motivational interviewing to address any ambivalence that prevents you from reaching your goals.

My communication style

I provide empathic listening, reflective response, and unconditional positive regard, creating a safe therapeutic space for sharing and processing personal obstacles. Clients have told me I am warm, curious, nonjudgmental, and easy to talk to. I bring my most authentic self into the therapy setting to best connect with your thoughts and feelings.

My journey to mental healthcare

I became a therapist as a result of my own mental health challenges. Growing up, I discovered that creative exploration could heal me. What drives my work is witnessing positive change in my clients as they discover their own strengths, increase their self-esteem, and change their lives.

My goals for you

I approach goal setting as a collaborative endeavor. Prior to goal setting, I strive to establish therapeutic rapport through curiosity and deep listening. Next, I work with you to identify preliminary goals. I encourage developing SMART goals—ones that are specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and time-bound.

Our first session

I will introduce myself, share my approach to therapy, and review confidentiality and administrative details. Once you are comfortable, I will inquire about what brought you to therapy and work with you to develop preliminary treatment goals all while creating a beneficial therapeutic relationship.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White
Spiritual

Expertise

Focus populations

Educators

LGBTQIA+

Open Relationships/Non-Monogamy

Recovery/12 Step Friendly

Vegan

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master in Counseling (MC) from California Institute of Integral Studies.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Deirdre Fogarty-Harris