I am licensed in California with 11 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with lgbtq+ related issues, relationship issues, family conflicts, & trauma and abuse. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
Professional experience
11 yrs in practice
LGBTQ+ related issues Relationship issues Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Coping with grief and loss
Additional areas of focus:Stress and anxiety, Intimacy related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Depression, Coping with life changes, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Domestic violence, Family of origin issues, Fatherhood issues, Fertility issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and discrimination, Self-harm, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Women's issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Existential Therapy, Jungian Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
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License information
CA LMFT 53641
Reviews
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She’s the best!
Written on Jun 25, 2026 after therapy with Devorah for 3 years and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes
Great therapist
Written on Mar 12, 2026 after therapy with Devorah for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
I think it’s working out so far. Excited to keep going.
Written on Mar 06, 2026 after therapy with Devorah for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue
She has helped me tremendously. I entered this journey with the goal of becoming more equipped to deal with family relationships, but I’ve gotten so much more. It’s the best decision I’ve made in many years. My only regret is that I didn’t do this sooner.
Written on Jan 15, 2026 after therapy with Devorah for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Two thumbs up.
Written on Mar 29, 2025 after therapy with Devorah for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
Although I am new working with Devorah, she is dedicated and genuinely interested in my life questions.
Written on Nov 26, 2024 after therapy with Devorah for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
Devorah is everything I could have hoped for and more. She’s incredibly skilled at listening and interpreting and reflecting. Love her warmth and candor.
Written on Nov 21, 2024 after therapy with Devorah for 1 month on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, and adhd
Great personality and listener
Written on Sep 04, 2024 after therapy with Devorah for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
It has been the most amazing experience. I could never have hoped that having a therapist would help me so much. I appreciate the way she work, her mannerisms and the way she treats me. I feel we have an open and honest dialogue. She has helped me see my way through what was a very dark time.
Written on Aug 23, 2024 after therapy with Devorah for 5 months on issues concerning depression, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, and intimacy-related issues
Kind and informative, Devorah also has great insight that is specific to what I’m talking about. Thank you!
Written on Jun 25, 2024 after therapy with Devorah for 3 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Devorah is awesome and makes me feel heard and affirmed in my feelings. She gives me great advice and helps me get through some of my hardest issues. She works around my schedule and is always kind. Highly recommend.
Written on Mar 18, 2024 after therapy with Devorah for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Devorah is a kind, compassionate therapist. I appreciate her insights as she has helped me work through a divorce with a high conflict person. She has given great guidance with regard to my trans child as well. I highly recommend her.
Written on Mar 04, 2024 after therapy with Devorah for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and adhd
Devorah has made me feel very comfortable about my feelings and helped me understand how to deal with my situation.
Written on Feb 20, 2024 after therapy with Devorah for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and anger management
This woman has been a god sent. She is so amazing at what she does, she’s relatable, is completely honest without being harsh and overall just a 10 out of 10!
Written on Nov 15, 2023 after therapy with Devorah for 5 months on issues concerning depression, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
I appreciate the thoughtfulness and ways of perceiving experiences provided by Devorah.
Written on Nov 03, 2023 after therapy with Devorah for 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
This week will be my third session with Devorah and already I have gained some really powerful insight into how I can support myself. There is a deep sense of understanding and care offered in our sessions. I truly appreciate the space there is for me to share huge life challenges that are arising. Devorah’s empathetic manner and wise support provide a safe space.
Written on Jun 05, 2023 after therapy with Devorah for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and adhd
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