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Rev. Phillip Deming

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Rev. Phillip Deming

California

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  • Client-centered care
  • Faith-affirming support
  • Men's wellbeing focus

About Phillip

Rev. Phillip Deming is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and addictions. She supports men’s wellbeing among other concerns and offers a calm, nonjudgmental presence during difficult moments.

She works in a straightforward, client-centered way that lets people set the pace. Sessions often involve listening deeply, naming feelings, and finding small changes that improve daily life. She can include spiritual beliefs in sessions when clients want that, and she honors each person’s faith without imposing any views.

With 25 years of experience, she has supported people through relationship strains, family conflict, and the effects of chronic health conditions. She also has experience with trauma, LGBT issues, sleep problems, parenting stress, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. Her background includes assisting those affected by loss and major life transitions.

Her approach blends practical tools and reflective conversation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques are used to spot and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills can help with emotion regulation and distress tolerance. Narrative and mindfulness methods are used to reframe stories and build steadier attention.

People who choose her work with someone who aims to be respectful and empowering. She helps clients identify goals and builds steps toward them. To begin, readers should confirm current session options before booking.

How her approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the client, helping people feel heard and understood. It supports emotional processing, relationship concerns, and life transitions by centering the client's goals and pace.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts affect feelings and actions. It uses simple exercises and short practice tasks to reduce anxiety, improve mood, and change unhelpful habits. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adds skills for managing intense emotions and tolerating stress without harmful behaviors.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, try strategies, and adjust methods based on what helps most. Clients can expect a mix of listening, practical exercises, and skill-building tailored to their needs.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people use mindfulness or CBT exercises between meetings. Licensed professionals can guide which tools and rhythm suit each person's schedule and goals.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Sexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy

Experience

25+ years

Credentials

California

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Rev. Phillip Deming help with?

She addresses stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship and family issues, sleep problems, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and related areas such as caregiver stress and chronic illness.

What is her general therapy style?

Her work is client-centered and collaborative, combining listening with practical strategies like CBT and DBT skills when helpful.

How much experience does she bring?

She has 25 years of professional experience supporting people through loss, family conflict, chronic health impacts, and other life challenges.

What credential and location apply to this therapist?

She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in California.

Which languages are offered and can international clients join?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How does pricing work for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with this therapist?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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