- Relationship support
- Trauma recovery
- Men's wellbeing
About Linda
Dr. Linda DeBiase is a clinical psychologist licensed in Arizona and California who brings 20 years of experience to therapy. She works with people facing relationship strain, trauma and abuse, intimacy concerns, low self-esteem, mood disorders, and challenges with motivation. Her approach is warm and respectful, and she adapts conversations and plans to each person's needs.
Over two decades she has helped people manage addiction issues, bipolar mood concerns, and compassion fatigue. She also supports those navigating communication problems, commitment worries, and codependency. Her work includes attention to attachment difficulties, abandonment, adoption and foster care issues, and blended family stress.
Her methods draw from several evidence-informed approaches. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address thoughts and behaviors. Attachment-Based and Emotionally-Focused methods guide work on closeness, trust, and relationship patterns.
Dr. DeBiase frames therapy as a practical collaboration. Sessions focus on clearer communication, managing strong emotions, and building day-to-day coping skills. She aims to make the process straightforward and focused on achievable goals.
She practices in Arizona and speaks English. To begin, clients follow the site's Start Therapy steps to match and schedule a session. The therapist customizes pacing and techniques to fit each person's situation and goals.
How therapy approaches shape online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and motivation struggles. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thought patterns and changing behavior to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. It can help with mood disorders, addiction-related thinking, and coping skills. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current connection patterns and is useful when intimacy, trust, or abandonment issues are central.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, needs, and preferences, and together they decide which methods to try. That collaborative process may combine elements from different approaches so sessions match what the person wants to work on.
Confirm session formats before booking to know how online work is scheduled. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also help people keep momentum between sessions through agreed homework or practice. Discuss session length and rhythm with the therapist when scheduling so the plan fits daily routines and goals.
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Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Arizona, California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist address?
She helps with relationship problems, intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, addictions, ADHD, and related concerns listed in her specialties.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical, adapting conversations and plans to each person’s needs and focusing on clear communication and coping skills.
What background and experience does she bring?
She has 20 years of professional experience working with mood disorders, addiction, relationship patterns, and trauma-related issues.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is licensed as AZ Psychologist PSY-005209 and CA Psychologist 14727 and practices in Arizona.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How is cost and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a therapy relationship with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.