Deidre

Ms Deidre Abrons

Family Therapist

“I work with clients at their pace to find the best therapeutic fit. I am trained in CBT, Relational Psychodynamic Therapy, and ​EMDR.”

About Me

I help families navigate challenges and strengthen bonds, always at your own pace. Integrating approaches like EMDR, I support you in exploring patterns and building healthier connections. My focus is on finding the best therapeutic fit for your unique situation. This flexible, client-led style is ideal for families seeking deeper understanding and lasting change together.

Approach

Sessions move at a steady, client-led rhythm that balances curiosity with clear, practical steps. In my Oakland office I meet in English and create a calm space where families and partners can name patterns, try different responses, and pause when things feel intense. I use focused techniques to help renegotiate difficult memories, reduce anxiety-driven habits, and practice new ways of relating between meetings so progress is tangible. This approach tends to suit adults and couples who want grounded, collaborative change.
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Services

Services Offered:

  • CBT

    Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.

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  • EMDR

    Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, a therapy that uses guided eye movements to help the brain process and integrate traumatic memories.

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  • Psychodynamic Therapy

    A therapy that explores how past experiences and unconscious patterns shape current feelings, relationships, and behaviour.

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  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

Works With:

  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Addiction

    A compulsive dependence on a substance or behaviour, such as alcohol, drugs, or gambling, that causes harmful consequences to health, relationships, or daily life.

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  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • OCD

    Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, a condition involving unwanted, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviours or rituals (compulsions) performed to relieve anxiety.

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  • PTSD

    Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.

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  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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  • Sleep Problems

    Persistent difficulties with falling asleep, staying asleep, or achieving restful sleep, including insomnia, nightmares, and disrupted sleep patterns.

  • Stress / Burnout

    The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).

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  • Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

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Professional Title:

  • Family Therapist

    A therapist trained to work with couples and families to improve communication, resolve conflict, and strengthen relationships.

Credentials

Registrations

California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT)

LMFT

Qualifications

The Wright Institute

Service Areas

Deidre Abrons

In-person

San Francisco, California

United States

Oakland, United States