- CBT and mindfulness
- Client-centered work
- Spiritual integration
About Phillip
Rev. Phillip Deming is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 25 years of experience. She works with issues such as stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, grief, depression, addictions, and challenges linked to identity and life transitions. She also supports people coping with chronic illness, caregiver strain, and trauma-related concerns.
Phillip uses practical, talk-based work that focuses on what is happening now and what can change. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. She draws on client-centered methods and cognitive behavioral ideas to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try different ways of responding.
She also uses elements of dialectical behavior therapy and mindfulness to introduce coping skills for strong emotions and distress. Narrative approaches are used to help people make sense of painful experiences and to rewrite stories that keep them stuck.
When desired, she integrates a client's spiritual beliefs into sessions without pushing any particular faith. She has experience supporting military members and relatives dealing with stress and the effects of service.
Phillip aims to help people organize their priorities, set boundaries, and manage daily life pressures like work, school, money, and relationships. Her style is direct and practical, with attention to real-life steps a person can take between sessions.
Using CBT, DBT, and client-centered work online
Rev. Phillip Deming combines client-centered work with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) techniques. Client-centered work focuses on listening and helping people name what matters to them so goals become clearer. CBT looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and tests new ways of thinking and acting to reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood. DBT offers practical skills for handling intense emotions, managing distress, and improving relationships.Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to choose which methods to try based on their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process means techniques can change as progress is made and new issues come up.
Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into study, work, or busy schedules. They can allow shorter check-ins, reduce travel time, and let someone join from a location with quieter surroundings or fewer interruptions. Ask about session length and any technical needs when you schedule so sessions fit daily life.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What sorts of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, grief, depression, addictions, trauma, sleep issues, parenting stress, self-esteem, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and related difficulties.
How would she approach my anxiety or stress?
She uses client-centered conversation alongside cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness skills to identify patterns and build practical coping tools you can use day to day.
What is her professional background?
She holds 25 years of clinical experience working with civilians and members of the military and their relatives on a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a California LMFT and practices in California according to that license.
Can I work with her if English is not my first language?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she see clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location; therapy uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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