- Client-centered approach
- Focus on coping skills
- Supports spiritual values
About Phillip
Rev. Phillip Deming is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 25 years of experience. She focuses on everyday struggles like stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship and family concerns. She also helps people facing addiction, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, ADHD, and issues related to caregiving or chronic illness.
She creates a calm, open space where people can share thoughts and feelings without judgment. Conversations are aimed at practical change and clearer choices. Clients who want to bring their spiritual beliefs into sessions are welcome to do so, and the therapist respects personal faith without promoting any particular creed.
Her background includes long work with people coping with the ripple effects of serious illness and loss. She has also supported those affected by natural or human-caused disasters, helping them manage shock, grief, and practical next steps after an event. Military members and their families are among the groups she has experience assisting.
The approach mixes listening with hands-on tools. Techniques draw from client-centered methods, cognitive-behavioral ideas, dialectical behavior strategies, mindfulness, and narrative work. Sessions typically focus on what a person wants to change and small steps toward those goals.
People who reach out are guided through a clear first step to connect and plan sessions that fit their life and needs. The therapist aims to be a steady, respectful partner as clients make those changes.
How therapeutic approaches shape online care
Client-centered therapy places the person's experience at the center of sessions and focuses on listening, respect, and building trust. This approach helps when someone needs a calm space to sort feelings or make a plan for change.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact and offers simple exercises to test new ways of thinking. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and coping after difficult events. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) adds practical skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships, which can help with overwhelming stress or patterns that keep causing harm.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, adjusting as progress is made. Clients are invited to give feedback so sessions stay focused on what helps most.
Practical benefits of online sessions include fitting therapy into a busy day and reducing travel time. Because this profile does not list specific session formats, confirm current session options before booking. The therapist aims to make scheduling work with everyday life so people can keep appointments around work, caregiving, and other demands.
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Experience
25+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist address?
Common concerns include stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family problems, addictions, trauma and abuse, sleep issues, ADHD, and caregiver strain.
How would you describe the therapy style?
The style is conversational and practical, combining client-centered listening with tools from cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness, and narrative approaches.
What experience does the therapist have?
The therapist has 25 years of professional experience helping people manage grief, chronic illness impact, disaster-related stress, military-related concerns, and other life challenges.
Where is the therapist licensed and based?
She is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) in California.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are costs and billing handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.