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Deborah Paster

Therapist(She/her)
12 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Substance use / addiction, Family issues, Women's issues
  • Family therapy, Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Debbie Paster, LMFT

Hi, I'm Debbie Paster, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist dedicated to helping individuals navigate their anxiety, grief, addiction, and relationship challenges with support and compassion.

Therapy can feel like a big step, and I want you to know you don't have to go it alone. My approach is collaborative, nonjudgmental, and grounded in empathy. I believe healing happens in a safe, trusting space-and together, we'll explore what's best for you,, and how I can help you get there.

Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, struggling with loss, facing addiction, or working through a difficult situation, I'm here to support you. You deserve to feel heard, understood, and empowered to make meaningful changes in your life and in your connections with others.

What I Help With

Anxiety and stress

Grief and loss

Addiction and recovery support

Life transitions

Communication and conflict

My approach to therapy

I tailor therapy to fit your unique needs-whether you're coming in as an individual or a couple. My work is grounded in compassion and collaboration. For couples, I create a supportive environment where both partners can be heard, understood, and guided toward greater connection and understanding.

This isn't about quick fixes-it's about real growth, at your own pace, in a way that honors your values and goals.

Let's Connect

If you're considering therapy, I invite you to reach out. I offer a free initial consultation so we can see if we're a good fit

What you can expect from me

Feel heard and supported in a safe, nonjudgmental space

Make sense of overwhelming emotions, especially those that come with grief and loss

Develop healthier coping tools to support recovery from addiction or challenging habits

Gain clarity and perspective around your thoughts, patterns, and inner experiences

Strengthen communication and trust in your relationships

Build emotional resilience and self-awareness that supports lasting growth

Move forward with greater confidence, even in the face of pain, change, or uncertainty

Therapy can help you reconnect-with yourself, with others, and with the life you want to live. My role

is to walk alongside you, offering guidance and compassion as you do the work of healing.

Let's Connect

If you're considering therapy, I invite you to reach out. I offer a free initial consultation so we can see

if we're a good fit. It would be a privilege to support you on your path forward.

About me

  • I identify as
    Native American, Hispanic, Woman
  • My style is
    Open Minded, Direct, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    12 years of experience
  • Training
    MC (Masters in Counseling) at Pepperdine University, BA (Bachelor of Arts) at UCLA
  • License type
    LMFT (Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist) (California)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Blue Shield of California, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Family issues, Women's issues
  • More specialties
    Anxiety, Stress management, Grief or loss
  • Therapy methods
    Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Strength-Based, Cognitive Processing (CPT), Psychodynamic
  • Care types
    Family therapy, Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults
  • Languages
    English