I am licensed in the state of California as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). My 20 years of experience is wide-ranging and provides me with the ability to help clients with a variety of issues. Through the years I have worked in medical social work, psychiatric social work, provided crisis intervention in emergency rooms and trauma units, worked with the aging in the community and in nursing homes, and worked with active duty military and their families.

Currently I provide psychotherapy to individuals, families, couples, and adolescents dealing with depression, anxiety, other mood disorders, PTSD, chronic illness, life transitions, relationship issues and other challenges in life. I utilize a variety of interventions and base treatment on your individual needs. I tend to work with Cognitive-Behavioral approaches, teach coping strategies, provide anger management training, use a broad range of relaxation techniques, improve communication skills, conflict resolution skills and use insight- oriented therapy. I want to start where you are and I will respect your goals in the therapeutic process.

I have enjoyed providing extensive work and focusing my continued education on helping those with chronic and/or terminal illnesses, chronic pain, and PTSD (to include military combat related PTSD). I understand the unique needs of those struggling with illness and pain. Working with active duty personnel, their dependents, and veterans for the past 8 years has led me to comprehend and appreciate the many problems this population faces. I have been trained in Cognitive Processing Therapy at UCSD by the VA. This therapy has been found to be effective in the treatment of PTSD.

To schedule an appointment with Deborah Berman please call (760)822-6826 or use the form above