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Rev. Phillip Deming, LMFT
California
LMFT - Anxiety and Family Concerns
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practice
- Spiritual integration
About Phillip
Rev. Phillip Deming is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 25 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, grief and loss, addiction concerns, and other life challenges. She also supports clients dealing with chronic illness, caregiver stress, and issues around identity and self-worth.
She focuses on practical, real-world steps that help people notice unhelpful thoughts and change everyday habits. Sessions are straightforward and conversational. She uses approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered methods, and mindfulness to help people respond differently to difficult thoughts and feelings.
She can include a person’s spiritual beliefs in sessions when that is helpful and wanted. She does not impose beliefs but will integrate faith-based supports when clients request them. She has experience assisting members of the military and their families with the stresses that service can create.
Her work covers a wide range of concerns beyond core issues like anxiety and depression. These include sleep problems, parenting strain, compassion fatigue, ADHD, attachment and abandonment issues, blended family stress, chronic pain, and coping after illness or bereavement.
Phillip uses listening and structured techniques to set clear goals. She helps people identify patterns, try different responses, and track what changes. The focus is on practical tools people can use between sessions to manage symptoms and relationships more effectively.
Therapeutic approaches used for online work
She commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test practical behavior changes. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and habits that cause distress.She also draws on client-centered approaches that prioritize listening and the client's perspective. This helps set clear goals based on what the person wants to change. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills may be used to teach emotion regulation and distress tolerance, which can help with strong mood swings, impulsive behavior, and relationship strain.
Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will review goals, current problems, and preferences, then suggest approaches to try. Clients and the therapist check progress and adjust methods as needed.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a weekday break, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with the therapist about pacing, homework between sessions, and how to structure meetings to fit work, family, or caregiving responsibilities.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family problems, addictions, sleep issues, parenting strain, and related concerns.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of responding. The work focuses on concrete skills and short-term practice between sessions.
What is her professional background?
She has 25 years of experience providing psychotherapy and counseling in clinical settings and community work.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (CA LMFT) practicing in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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