Deborah Black

Deborah Black is a dedicated marriage and family therapist (LMFT #105164) who practices a strength-based approach to assessment, strategies, and treatment. She has a passion for helping individuals reconnect with their own happiness. With clinical expertise in resolving anxiety, Deborah uniquely combines specialized knowledge and skills to address the complexities of mental health. Her approach incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness, recognizing that many individuals struggling with long-standing clinical depression and anxiety often endure the negative effects of self-criticism, relationship discord, past trauma, or achievement fatigue. By addressing these factors, she helps her clients find relief from their symptoms. Deborah walks alongside her clients on their journey toward wholeness and growth, empowering them to reach their full potential. She is well-versed in a variety of therapeutic techniques, including Art Therapy, Family Systems, Schema Therapy, and Positive Behavior Interventions and Support, and is a fully trained EMDR Therapist. Drawing from her own experiences with grief and life's challenges, Deborah understands the importance of taking time to heal and the courage it takes to navigate through pain. While we may not have control over life circumstances, she believes we can choose how to respond to them with resilience and strength.