LMFT

Rev. Phillip Deming , LMFT

Therapist in California

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About Phillip

Rev. Phillip Deming is a California-licensed mental health professional with two decades of clinical experience who supports individuals and families through a range of life challenges. As an LMFT - a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - she brings focused training in relational dynamics and family systems to work with people facing stress and anxiety, relationship difficulties, family conflicts, grief and loss, and the ongoing impact of chronic physical or mental health conditions.

She creates an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be shared and explored, and she emphasizes empowerment and practical steps toward a more fulfilling life. She honors clients who wish to include their spiritual beliefs in therapy, integrating those supports respectfully without imposing any external doctrine. Her practice also includes experience assisting military members and their families, offering guidance that reflects an understanding of the unique stresses they face.

Throughout the therapeutic process she aims to support clients in taking courageous first steps toward change, helping them build coping strategies, improve communication, and navigate transitions. Her approach is collaborative and tailored to each person and family, with a focus on creating stability, strengthening relationships, and restoring a sense of hope and forward movement.

Approaches for Online Care and Therapeutic Work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a supportive, empathetic relationship in which the client is heard and understood. It helps people who need a reflective space to explore feelings, build self-awareness, and make choices aligned with their values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical, goal-oriented approach that identifies unhelpful thinking patterns and teaches skills to change thoughts and behaviors; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) combines acceptance and change strategies and offers concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be helpful for intense emotions and relationship challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic work. Rev. Phillip Deming collaborates with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan over time as progress and circumstances evolve. This collaborative process helps ensure therapy is relevant and practical.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit care into daily life and to maintain continuity when schedules or mobility are limited. Licensed professionals can adapt these approaches effectively in remote formats, helping clients access consistent support from wherever they are located in the therapist's service area.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Rev. Phillip Deming have?

Rev. Phillip Deming has 25 years of experience.

Is Rev. Phillip Deming a licensed therapist?

Yes. Rev. Phillip Deming is an LMFT - a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. License details are CA LMFT 40942.

In which languages does Rev. Phillip Deming provide therapy?

Rev. Phillip Deming provides therapy in English.

Where is Rev. Phillip Deming located?

Rev. Phillip Deming is located in California.

How can I work with Rev. Phillip Deming as my therapist?

Clients can work with Rev. Phillip Deming through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Rev. Phillip Deming work with international clients?

Rev. Phillip Deming does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Rev. Phillip Deming cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

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

Licensed

California

Languages

English

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