• Individual Therapy

    In the end, when we look at our life, the questions will be simple: Did I live fully? Did I love well?

    - Jack Kornfield

    Individual Therapy

    I have 20 years of experience as a psychotherapist helping people who want to find a way through their current pain so they can live more satisfying and enriching lives. I particularly work with people who are

    • coping with the impact of growing up with an alcoholic, mentally ill, or narcissistic family member
    • high achievers who feel lonely, overwhelmed and anxious despite outward success
    • struggling to find or sustain intimate relationships, or are unsure about their current relationship.
    • experiencing stress, burnout and or are easily overwhelmed due to high sensitivity
    • having a tough time having compassion for themselves, possibly due to childhood emotional neglect
    • people who are going through a coming out process

    How I Work

     

    My style of working is depth-oriented and relational, which means that I want to help you address the underlying cause of your current struggles. We will pay attention to how old and unconscious beliefs show up in your current life and show up right in the moment in therapy, giving us a chance to do it differently so you can have a different outcome. I believe that “when you can feel it, you can heal it”.

     

    My work with clients is also influenced by mindfulness-based approaches and the latest neuroscience. I meet with people at least once weekly for 50-minute sessions.

     

    My practice reflects a wide range of identities and social locations. As a therapist who holds white and cis privilege, I am committed to ongoing exploration, awareness, and accountability around how that privilege may show up in therapy.

     

     

    To begin a conversation about whether we might be a good fit to work together, call (510) 594-4099 or email deb@deblyman.com.

  • Couples Therapy

    Love doesn’t just sit there, like a stone, it has to be made, like bread; remade all the time, made new.

     —Ursula K. Le Guin

    Couples Therapy and Relationship Counseling

    I work with queer and heterosexual couples who want to feel more connected so they can face challenges as a team. They want to do conflict well, enjoy their sex life more, and understand each other better, but are facing challenges such as

    • facing a major decision such as being more committed, getting married, having children, opening the relationship, or separating
    • trying to stay connected while caring for children or aging parents
    • having repetitive arguments with no resolution
    • managing open and CNM relationships
    • healing from infidelity

    How I Work

    I use Sue Johnson’s Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT) in addition to contemporary psychoanalytic and relational approaches, and practical tools when needed.

     

    To begin a conversation about whether we might be a good fit to work together, call (510) 594-4099 or email deb@deblyman.com.

  • Clinical Consultation

    Clinical Supervision and Consultation

    I have been supervising pre-licensed therapists and consulting to licensed therapists for over 10 years. Consultation involves in-depth exploration of case material to address countertransference and transference dilemmas, and to deepen your understanding of what may be happening in the dyad. We will think together about the case material and pay close attention to the present moment experience in the room- where parallel processes may arise.

     

    I also consult with therapists who are newer to private practice around money matters, fee and frame issues, and building a private practice that is truly nourishing for both therapist and client. Information about classes and workshops can be found on my consultation site, www.privatepracticeconsultation.com

     

    To schedule a clinical consultation, call (510) 594-4099 or email. For more information on practice building consultation and coaching , click here.

  • Contact

    The right fit is important. I offer a free 15-20 minute phone consultation where we can chat and get a sense of whether I might be the right fit for you.

×
Terms & Conditions
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
The website is owned by Deb Lyman, LCSW (“I,” “we,” or “us”). By viewing this site or utilizing any information provided you agree to the Terms and Conditions set forth below. If you do not agree to these Terms and Conditions please do not continue to view this website.

This site is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a client/therapist or client/counselor relationship. This site is simply a tool provided for free to you. 

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who sees a limited amount of clients virtually within the state of California. This website is not intended to provide mental health treatment and again, does not constitute a client/therapist relationship which will be established after an initial consult and signed consent. I do not provide diagnosis via this website. The information provided on this site is not a replacement for the therapeutic relationship in psychotherapy or the counseling relationship. The information on this website is not intended to replace medical advice. I am not a Medical Provider (Physician, Psychiatrist, Nurse Practitioner, etc.). You agree and acknowledge that I am not providing medical advice or mental health advice in any way. Always seek the advice of your own Medical Provider regarding any questions or concerns you have about your specific health or any medications, herbs or supplements you are currently taking and before implementing any recommendations or suggestions from my Website. Do not disregard medical advice or delay seeking medical advice because of information you have read on this Website. Do not start or stop taking any medications without speaking to your own Medical Provider . If you have or suspect that you have a medical or mental health problem, contact your own Medical Provider or Mental Health Provider promptly.

This website does not provide legal or financial advice and by consenting to these terms and conditions you do not hold me liable for any errors, omissions, damages or losses that occur from its use by you or any user. I do my best to provide accurate information that helps people in their lives but you agree that I am not liable and am not providing any financial or legal services. 

On that note, you assume full responsibility for using the information on this site, and you understand and agree that Deb Lyman, LCSW and affiliates are not responsible or liable for any claim, loss, or damage resulting from its use by you or any user. 

I try to keep the information on this site as accurate as possible, however, I do not claim any warranty or guarantee concerning its accuracy, timeliness and completeness, express or implied, including warranties or merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. There will likely be typographical errors and if found, kindly bring them to my attention.

You are utilizing my website voluntarily and are here of your own free will. You agree that you are using this website solely for your personal use and that you are responsible for your choices, actions and the results. You accept responsibility for how you choose to use or not use the information provided on this website. You agree to use your own judgment before you implement anything from this website for your life or business.  

I do not guarantee nor warrant that access to the site will be error or virus-free. While I use a secure web host and have no intention of causing harm, you accept the risk in accessing this website. Links are to other web sites are provided for your convenience however I am not responsible for the availability, accuracy or content of those external links. References or links in my Website does not constitute my formal endorsement. I am sharing information for your ease of access only.  If my Website link appear in any other individual’s, business’s or entity’s website, program, product or services, it does not constitute my formal endorsement of them, their business or their website either.

The free content you access on this website is always free. I do not collect credit card information for anything that is free. Unless otherwise stated, users may print or download information from this site for personal, non-commercial use only, provided they identify the source of the material and include a statement that the materials are protected by copyright law. Beyond personal use, permission to reprint or otherwise reproduce any document in whole or in part is prohibited, unless prior written consent is obtained from the copyright owner. So send an e-mail at deb@deblyman.com

I do not guarantee results or outcomes as they differ for each person for counseling or psychotherapy. Results depend on you and how you implement and integrate what you learn. If you become a client, you will be given an informed consent discussing the risks and benefits of working with me. You agree that there are no guarantees from implementing or accessing information from this website.

You assume all risks in utilizing this website. As with all situations, there are sometimes unknown individual risks and circumstances that can arise during use of my Website that cannot be foreseen that can influence or reduce results. You understand that any mention of any suggestion or recommendation on or through my Website is to be taken at your own risk, with no liability on my part.

By using this Website, you agree to absolve me of any liability or loss that you or any other person may incur from use of the information, products or materials that you request or receive through or on my Website. You agree that I will not be liable to you, or to any other individual, company or entity, for any type of damages, including direct, indirect, special, incidental, equitable or consequential loss or damages, for use of or reliance on my Website. You agree that I do not assume liability for accidents, delays, injuries, harm, loss, damage, death, lost profits, personal or business interruptions, misapplication of information, physical or mental disease or condition or issue, or any other type of loss or damage due to any act or default by me or anyone acting as our agent, consultant, affiliate, joint venture partner, employee, shareholder, director, staff, team member, or anyone otherwise affiliated with my business or me, who is engaged in delivering content on or through this Website.

You hereby fully and completely hold harmless, indemnify and release me and any of my agents, consultants, affiliates, joint venture partners, employees, shareholders, directors, staff, team members, or anyone otherwise affiliated with my business or me from any and all causes of action, allegations, suits, claims, damages, or demands whatsoever, in law or equity, that may arise in the past, present or future that is in any way related to my Website.

These terms and conditions are in place so that there is clear understanding about what is expected from use of my website and what is expected of each of us should you become my client. By utilizing my website you agree to these terms and conditions. If you have any questions, please contact me at deb@deblyman.com.

Privacy Policy

I collect your first name, phone number, and how you heard about me with your permission in order for me to be able to contact you by phone to arrange an initial phone consultation. If you provide me with this information, it is transmitted by email to my deb@deblyman.com email inbox. I use your provided first name and phone number to contact you one time in order to talk with you directly or to leave a voicemail, and only continue to contact you subsequently at that number with your permission. I do not sell or provide your information to anyone else.

All Posts
×