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

Therapist · Arizona · 20+ years of experience

Seasoned psychologist focused on relationships and change

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20 years experience
Relationship focus
Licensed in AZ and CA

About Linda

Dr. Linda DeBiase is a licensed psychologist practicing with more than 20 years of experience. She is licensed in Arizona and California and brings a practical, down-to-earth approach to helping people facing relationship and mood challenges.

She focuses on relationship problems, trauma and abuse, intimacy concerns, motivation, and self-esteem. She also helps people coping with addictions, bipolar issues, anger, and work or career stress. Dr. DeBiase works with a broad range of related difficulties such as attachment and abandonment concerns, codependency, and body image struggles.

Her approach is collaborative and tailored. Sessions emphasize clear goals, straightforward talk, and tools people can try between meetings. She uses methods drawn from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy to match the needs of each person.

Dr. DeBiase aims to listen with respect and sensitivity. She helps people make changes at a pace that fits their life and values. The focus is on practical steps to improve daily functioning, relationships, and emotional balance.

Taking the first step can feel hard, and she guides people through that start. Prospective clients begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issues Self esteem Depression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issues Body 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 shameImpulsivityInfidelity Isolation / loneliness Life purpose Men's issues Midlife crisis Money and financial issues Mood 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

Credentials

Arizona, California

Languages

English

Therapeutic approaches and how they translate online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most and take small actions that align with those values. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and motivation issues. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to change mood and functioning; it tends to be practical and skill-based. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) looks at patterns in close relationships and helps people shift emotional responses to improve connection and trust.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or has not helped in the past. Together they decide which methods to emphasize and adjust the plan over time based on progress and feedback.

Confirm the available session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, or sessions that avoid travel time so people can keep appointments around work or caregiving. Online sessions also make it simpler to access a therapist licensed in Arizona and California from locations within those practice permissions. Discuss practical needs and scheduling when you complete the matching questionnaire so sessions can be arranged to fit day-to-day life.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Dr. DeBiase address?

She helps people with relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, intimacy issues, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, and related areas such as attachment and codependency.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is collaborative and tailored to each person, focusing on clear goals, straightforward conversation, and practical tools to use between sessions.

What is her professional background?

She has over 20 years of professional experience working with people on mood, relationship, and trauma-related concerns.

Which credentials and location are listed?

She is an Arizona Psychologist, AZ Psychologist PSY-005209, and a California Psychologist, CA Psychologist 14727, based in Arizona.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions priced?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Dr. DeBiase?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.