Debra Mobley, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

San Francisco, California

VerifiedTelehealth Available

Professions: Marriage & Family Therapist, Psychotherapist, Counselor

Languages: English

My Approach to Therapy

My approach to therapy is deeply rooted in Gestalt and the Paradoxical Theory of Change which states: "Change occurs when one becomes what he is, not when he tries to become something he is not." Anxiety and depression often show up when we are out of alignment with our truth and disconnected from what makes us feel alive. I work relationally to support my clients in reconnecting to who they are at their core and to help them discover unhealthy patterns and ways they may be holding themselves back from living a more authentic and heartfelt life and experiencing more meaningful relationships.

My Practice & Services

I offer both in-person sessions in San Francisco and tele-health throughout California. I am now offering Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP).

Specific Issue(s) I'm Skilled at Helping With

- Relationship issues - Anxiety - Depression - Grief - Life transitions and new beginnings - Low self worth - Lack of meaning, purpose - Women in mid-life

Importance of the Client-Therapist Alliance

There is nothing more important than finding a therapist you feel safe with and one that you can deeply trust. Of course, establishing trust and safety can take time, and it is completely up to you how long that takes. The pace at which we work together is also entirely up to you. It is my hope that you will feel safe enough with me in time to show up with all aspects of who you are, especially those parts of yourself that may feel unwelcome, unwanted or shameful. I invite and welcome every aspect of who you are.

Expertise & Specialties

Age Groups I Work With

AdultsElders

Groups I Work With

Often times the symptoms, behaviors or beliefs we find most distressing in our lives are rooted in relational trauma that we may or may not even be aware of. I use Attachment Focused EMDR as a highly effective way to target and heal from relational and complex trauma (traumatic experiences involving multiple events with interpersonal threats during childhood or adolescence.) I am now offering Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP).

Therapy Services & Specialties

ConsultationIndividual Therapy & Counseling Marriage, Couples, or Relationship Counseling Telehealth

Concerns & Challenges Addressed

Adjusting to Change / Life TransitionsAngerAnxietyAttachment IssuesBody ImageBreakupCareer ChoiceCodependency / Dependency

Therapeutic Approaches & Evidence-Based Methods

Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP)Depth TherapyEmotion Focused Couples TherapyEmotionally Focused Couples TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR)Gestalt TherapyGottman MethodHolistic Psychotherapy