I am licensed in California with 40 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, & depression. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life which takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy
CA LMFT 17242
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She’s great to chat with and has really good knowledge and ideas
Written on Nov 06, 2024 after therapy with Debra for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Life is complex, sometimes painfully confusing, and the way forward is not always clear. It is great when you can have an unbiased observer helping you sort through the confusion. I feel supported, I value Dr. Bubar's expertise and insight.
Written on Nov 01, 2024 after therapy with Debra for 4 months on issues concerning grief, coping with life changes, and adhd
She is great and helped me through a lot. I feel like she is probably one of the best on the site!
Written on Oct 15, 2024 after therapy with Debra for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and intimacy-related issues
She’s been so helpful
Written on Sep 07, 2024 after therapy with Debra for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Professional, considerate, strong skills, empathetic and clear communication.
Written on Aug 27, 2024 after therapy with Debra for 2 months