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Dr. Linda DeBiase

Dr. Linda DeBiase, AZ Psychologist PSY-005209, CA Psychologist 14727

Arizona

Licensed psychologist - relationships and trauma

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  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
  • Attachment-based work
  • Cognitive Behavioral techniques

About Linda

Dr. Linda DeBiase is a licensed psychologist in Arizona and California with two decades of clinical experience. She works with adults facing relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, intimacy concerns, self-esteem and mood problems. Her practice also addresses addictions, LGBT issues, anger and career-related stress.

Clients meet a clinician who uses multiple evidence-informed approaches. She adapts common therapy methods to everyday problems rather than relying on jargon. Sessions focus on clear goals, practical skills, and understanding how old patterns from family life show up now.

Dr. DeBiase helps people notice how attachment and early family roles shape their choices and emotions. She also supports those coping with abandonment, adoption and foster care histories, blended family challenges, and communication problems. Work often includes addressing co-occurring issues like ADHD, substance use, or bipolar mood concerns.

Her method blends approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based work, Cognitive Behavioral techniques, Emotionally-Focused ideas, and client-centered conversation. That mix aims to improve how someone recognizes patterns and practices different responses in daily life.

She describes therapy as a collaborative process with straightforward talk and skill-building. Practical steps can include identifying specific relationship patterns, learning strategies to manage strong emotions, and practicing clearer communication. The first sessions usually focus on what matters most now and how to make small, manageable changes.

Dr. DeBiase practices in Arizona and holds the following credentials: AZ Psychologist PSY-005209 and CA Psychologist 14727. Sessions are conducted in English and designed for adults seeking help with lasting patterns rooted in family of origin experience.

How her approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking small committed steps even when feelings are uncomfortable. It is useful for people stuck in avoidance or who want clearer direction in relationships. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns formed in early family relationships and how they affect current connections; it helps people recognize reactive habits and try different ways of relating. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and reflection, with the therapist following the client's lead to deepen understanding and confidence.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Dr. DeBiase will talk with each person about goals and preferences, and together they decide which methods to try. That collaborative process means approaches can be adjusted as needs and goals become clearer.

Practical benefits of online sessions include fitting therapy into a busy week and having shorter check-ins when time is limited. Because specific session formats are not listed in the biography, confirm the exact online options before booking. Many people find remote sessions make it easier to schedule consistent work on family-of-origin patterns and relationship habits without rearranging their whole day.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Listed in

Arizona, California

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she work with?

She works with relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy worries, self-esteem, depression, addictions, and related concerns like anger and career stress.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

She combines client-centered conversation with practical methods from ACT, CBT, EFT, and attachment-based work to address patterns and build skills.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has around 20 years of professional experience working with adults on a range of mood, relationship, and trauma-related issues.

What are her credentials and where does she practice?

She is listed as AZ Psychologist PSY-005209 and CA Psychologist 14727 and practices in Arizona.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she work with international clients?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

What formats are used for sessions?

Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking.

How are fees and starting therapy handled?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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Dr. Linda DeBiaseAZ Psychologist PSY-005209, CA Psychologist 14727

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