Debra Lyman, MSW

Debra Lyman, MSW
Profession(s): Psychotherapy, Counseling, Social Work
License Status:  I'm a licensed professional.
License Type:  LCSW
License Number:  LCS22113

My Approach to Helping

Therapy can be an opportunity to heal the pain and patterns of the past so that you can experience more ease and wellbeing. It can also provide a space of support, where you can nurture a deeper, more whole self. My goal is to help you along the journey of moving beyond limiting beliefs, out of the stuck places, and toward a greater sense of contentment. Colleagues and clients have called my style authentic, direct, and warm, and appreciate my sense of humor. With mindfulness and compassion, I will help you explore your inner experince and address the areas that have been causing you difficulty. We will collaborate to determine the approach most helpful to you. In addition to depth-oriented talk therapy, this may include experiential methods such as the Hakomi method or EMDR.

More Info About My Practice

Some of my areas of expertise are perfectionism, self-doubt, relationship shame, and addressing the impact of trauma on the nervous system. I have had post-graduate training at The Hakomi Institute and at The Psychotherapy Institute in Berkeley. My work is also influenced by my practice of vipassana (insight) meditation
 

Services I Provide

  • Individual Therapy & Counseling
  • Marriage, Couples, or Relationship Counseling
  • Consultation
  • Clinical Supervision
 

Ages I Work With

  • Teens
  • Adults
 

Languages I Speak

  • English
 
 

Therapy Approaches I Use

  • Body-Mind Psychotherapy
  • Depth Therapy
  • Emotion Focused Couples Therapy
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
  • Hakomi
  • Mindfulness Based Approaches
  • Play Therapy
  • Psychodynamic
  • Sand Tray / Sand Play Therapy
 
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Locations & Maps
Office 1: 
3120 Telegraph Ave Suite 9
Berkeley, CA 94705 United States
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Concerns & Issues I Help With

  • Abuse Survivor Issues
  • Abandonment and/or Fear of
  • Adjusting to Change / Life Transitions
  • Aggression
  • Anger
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment Issues
  • Bereavement
  • Blended Family Issues
  • Child and/or Adolescent Issues
  • Codependency / Dependency
  • Communication Problems
  • Depression
  • Emptiness
  • Emotional Overwhelm
  • Family Problems
  • Family of Origin Issues
  • Gay, Lesbian, Bi-sexual, & Transgender Issues
  • Life Purpose/Meaning/Inner-Guidance
  • Mood Disturbance
  • Mood Swings
  • Relationships & Marriage
  • Self-Care
  • Self-Criticism
  • Self-Doubt
  • Sensitivity to Criticism
  • Sex / Sexuality Issues
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Shame
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Trauma
  • Trust Issues
  • Values Clarification
  • Women's Issues
  • Workplace Issues