Personal Bio

I am a Christian believer and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who looks at the world and people in it from a Biblical Worldview, thus I provide Biblically sound principles and knowledge to treatment.

I offer support for individual adults, children and adolescents the following issues:

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Grief and Loss
• Stress Reduction
• Self Esteem
• Women’s Issues
• Adjustments due to Life Changes
• Mid-Life Transitions
• Aging Parents/Elder Care
• Counseling for Children/Adolescents
• Parenting
• Co-Parenting
• Blended Families
• Couples Counseling
• Communication
• Conflict Resolution
• Separation
• Divorce
• Spiritual Crisis

Training

I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I received my Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy from Hope International University in Fullerton, CA.

• Advanced Family Studies Certificate
• Cottonwood School of Ministry Diploma
• Bachelor of Theological Studies at Vision International University
• Grief and Bereavement Counseling
• Free Chapel School of Discipleship
• Trained in Play Therapy from University of San Diego Extension Program
• Trained in EMDR with Children/Adults
• Completed Level 1 Training in the Gottman Method of Couples Counseling

My Professional Credentials are:

• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist LMFT 90848
• Adjunct Assistant Professor at Hope International University
• Member of California Association of Marriage and Family Therapy

Cost:

• $160 per 50-minute session, first session slightly more - see Session Fee page
• I can provide a itemized statement for you to submit to your insurance company for reimbursement

Location: 

18000 Studebaker

Office located on the 7th Floor in the Premier Business Centers

Ste - 700

Cerritos, CA 90703

Phone 562-551-1764

Hours Debra is available to see clients:

Currently available by Video and Phone sessions:

Monday 10 am - 8 pm

Tuesday 10 am - 8 pm

Wednesday 10 am  - 8 pm

Thursday 10 am - 8 pm

Sat. & Sun. – unavailable at this time