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PD Portrait of Rev. Phillip Deming

Rev. Phillip Deming, LMFT

Compassionate, faith-friendly therapy for adults

About Phillip

Rev. Phillip Deming uses a relational, client-centered approach to help people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and addiction.

Background and approach

She brings 25 years of professional experience and works to make sessions feel approachable and understandable. People who want to include their faith in therapy can do so, and sessions are offered in English from California.

Her style emphasizes listening first. She creates space to talk through strong feelings without judgment.

That calm, steady presence guides how she helps people identify patterns and try new ways of coping with pain or loss. She also draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test small behavioral changes.

Those practical steps pair with mindfulness practices to reduce overwhelm and improve sleep and focus. Narrative work is used to gently reframe difficult life stories when people are ready.

Rev. Deming has worked with adults facing family conflict, caregiving stress, chronic illness, trauma and abuse, and issues tied to identity and sexuality.

She offers tools for managing compassion fatigue, ADHD-related struggles, and relationship challenges. Her background includes long-term roles supporting people through major life transitions and loss.

Sessions aim to be collaborative and grounded. She helps set clear goals and checks in on progress.

If faith matters to someone, she will honor that belief system while avoiding any pressure to follow it. Therapy is offered through video, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging, using a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

Prospective clients start by completing a short matching questionnaire to schedule appointments.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and building a respectful relationship. In online sessions this means time is spent understanding what matters most to the person and shaping goals together. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and try small behavioral experiments. Over video or phone, the therapist and client can use worksheets, set homework, and track progress between meetings.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. Sessions may combine listening, cognitive strategies, mindfulness exercises, and narrative reflection as those fit the situation.

Online formats offer practical flexibility. Video calls suit deeper conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging allow brief updates, coping tips, and ongoing contact between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to keep momentum between appointments.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and family problems, sleeping difficulties, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and related issues.
What is the therapeutic style like?
Her approach is client-centered and collaborative, combined with practical methods like cognitive behavioral and mindfulness techniques to help people change thoughts and manage emotions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of professional experience working with people through grief, chronic illness, caregiving stress, and major life transitions.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds a California LMFT license and practices from California.
Which languages are supported and are international sessions available?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are provided?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.