Therapist - Debbie Dery, LMFT

At my private practice, I offer comprehensive therapy and assessment services, for individuals, couples, families, and groups — available in-person in Encino and Calabasas or conveniently through telehealth across California.

Whether you’re facing relationship challenges, anxiety or mood concerns, ADHD and executive functioning struggles, or navigating major life transitions, I am here to help you find clarity, connection, and renewed balance.

My Approach

My approach is warm, supportive, and structured, helping clients feel safe, understood, and empowered from the start. I combine relational and psychodynamic insight with evidence-based cognitive behavioral strategies to create a therapeutic experience that is both deeply reflective and practically effective. Together, we uncover what’s driving patterns, strengthen emotional regulation, and build real-life skills that support meaningful change. Our work is grounded in compassion, authenticity, and the belief that every individual has the capacity for growth, healing, and lasting results.

I combine deep therapeutic insight with real-world, practical solutions you can actually use in daily life.
I offer a warm, nonjudgmental space where you feel truly seen and heard—while also providing clear direction and measurable goals.
Our work is highly personalized, meeting you at your own pace and aligned with your unique needs and values.
I take a whole-system approach, considering relationships, family dynamics, life stressors, and patterns that may be reinforcing challenges.
I integrate evidence-based strategies with mindfulness, neuroscience, and relational therapy to support meaningful, lasting change.
With a specialty focus on ADHD in adults and couples, I help clients strengthen communication, build emotional regulation, and improve daily functioning.
I also offer workshops and groups designed to foster connection, insight, and long-term resilience.

With over 28 years of clinical experience, I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist known for my warmth, clinical insight, and results-driven approach. I provide supportive, structured therapy for individuals, couples, children, teens, and families who are seeking meaningful, lasting change—not just temporary relief.

I specialize in ADHD and executive functioning challenges across the lifespan, working with children, teens, and adults, as well as anxiety, depression, mood-related concerns, relationship difficulties, and parenting stress. My subspecialties include Adults with ADHD, Couples Therapy, and Parent Coaching for families raising children and teens with ADHD or neurodivergent traits.

My therapeutic approach blends relational and psychodynamic depth with evidence-based behavioral strategies, allowing clients to gain powerful insight while learning practical tools they can apply immediately. I strive to create a warm, nonjudgmental, and collaborative environment where clients feel seen, understood, and empowered to move forward with clarity and confidence.