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Deborah Parham, LMFT

Deborah Parham, LMFT

Psychotherapist
CA
4.78
“Deborah is personable and fun to talk to, which goes a long way in helping me open up. Her sense of humor and knowledge of when to use it is particularly valuable to me when having to discuss sensitive matters. 10/10. Would therapy again.”
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What patients are saying

Overall rating

4.78

Average wait time

4.75

Bedside manner

4.00
“Deborah is personable and fun to talk to, which goes a long way in helping me open up. Her sense of humor and knowledge of when to use it is particularly valuable to me when having to discuss sensitive matters. 10/10. Would therapy again.”
Less than 1 month ago
“She's real, she listens to what I need, she checks in to make sure we are heading in the right path. I have no idea how she handles me sometimes b/c I am all over the place!”
More than 1 year ago

About Deborah Parham

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Seniors (65+)

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Deborah Parham

I am an LMFT with over 16 years of experience working in mental health. I earned my Master’s in Counseling from California State University, Fresno. I have 10 years of experience as a clinician and skills teacher in a comprehensive DBT program. I am experienced in CBT, Prolonged Exposure therapy, and working with psychotic, personality, and mood disorders. Irreverence and humor are part of my personality. Bonus: if you like animals, you are sure to see an appearance during a session with me. And if you don’t like animals, we can talk about that too.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
Mood Swings
Pre-Move In Couples Counseling
Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Therapy
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
Mood Swings
Pre-Move In Couples Counseling

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Practice names

Education and training

  • California State University, Fresno, Master's in Counseling

NPI number

1538317508

Patient reviews

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Overall rating
4.78
Wait time
4.75
Bedside manner
4.00
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She makes me feel heard and really tries to understand what I am explaining.
She is very easy to talk to and very responsive to the conversations.
Deborah is personable and fun to talk to, which goes a long way in helping me open up. Her sense of humor and knowledge of when to use it is particularly valuable to me when having to discuss sensitive matters. 10/10. Would therapy again.
She's real, she listens to what I need, she checks in to make sure we are heading in the right path. I have no idea how she handles me sometimes b/c I am all over the place!
First session was ok, but it was clear she wasn’t reading my file before appointments or even taking notes about my case. Set me back in my treatment and now re-triggered because she used my appointments as opportunities to talk about her life. My final session was the most inappropriate. She pressured me to make phone calls and do weigh-ins, I had to put my foot down and say no after realizing she hadn’t listened to why I even wanted to see her. The session ended with HER in tears after showing me a video that had nothing to do with why I was seeking help. After consoling her, I felt worse than I did when I reached out. I hesitate to even write this review and struggled for weeks on whether I should as she seems like a sweet person, I just don’t think she should be seeing people who are in the midst of a crisis.
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She is receptive and offers good suggestions and tools to deal with your particular situation. She listens and provides positive feedback
Motivating
Debbie is the best therapist I have ever had. I’ve never felt like any other therapist allowed me the space to speak the scary thoughts in my head out loud without any judgement. I’ve made more progress in my time with her than any one of the others combined.
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Deborah Parham frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Deborah Parham on their profile.

What languages does Deborah Parham speak?

Deborah Parham speaks English.

How do patients rate Deborah Parham in reviews?

46 patients have reviewed Deborah Parham. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.78/5. They have a 4/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.75/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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