Debbie Timm, LMFT

My therapeutic work integrates evidence-based modalities tailored to your unique needs, including:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) – for anxiety, depression, and behavior change

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) – for building flexibility and resilience

• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) – for emotional regulation

• Relational and solution-focused approaches – to support meaningful, practical change

• Gottman Method for Couples – to support healthier relationships and stronger connection

I also draw inspiration from Leslie Vernick, whose approach focuses on healing from emotionally destructive relationships, and Terry Real, founder of Relational Life Therapy, which emphasizes building connection without losing your sense of self. Their insights enrich the framework I bring to therapy, helping people move out of survival patterns and into relationships rooted in respect, emotional safety, and authentic connection.

Training, Education, and Professional Experience

Licensure

• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #112125

Training

• Certification for Dialectical Behavior Therapy Professional (C-DBT)Training

• Certification Nutritional & Integrative Medicine for Mental Health Professionals

• Brain Science in the Treatment of Trauma and Attachment, Sensorimotor Psychology, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Dissociative Disorders

Professional Affiliations

• Member, California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT)

Experience

• Licensed Therapist serving clients in California since 2019

• Former clinician at a residential group home for teen boys, San Marcos, MiraCosta College Counseling Center, Oceanside, Safe Harbor Counseling Center, Temecula, and North Coast Church, Fallbrook, Explore Connections, Temecula

Education

• M.A. in Clinical Psychology – National University, San Diego

• B.A. in Arts and Technology – California State University, San Marcos

I work especially with women and teens who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward, often in their relationships or under ongoing pressure. Therapy offers a space to gain clarity, understand what’s happening, and move forward in a more steady way.

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My Approach to Therapy

Who I Work With

I especially help women experiencing relationship challenges and teens under pressure, both in-person in Fallbrook and online across California.

In addition to this, I work with:

• High-achieving students struggling with stress, anxiety, or perfectionism

• High-performance athletes managing pressure, motivation, and focus

• Individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, or OCD

• Couples and families navigating relationship challenges, divorce, or identity struggles

• Families supporting a loved one through addiction, substance use, or an eating disorder

• Individuals coping with grief, loss, major life transitions, or a loss of direction

• Those seeking faith-informed therapy with a Christian perspective

• Clients interested in integrative approaches connecting nutrition, lifestyle, and mental wellness

Why Work With Me

It can be difficult to know what to do next when something in your life or relationships feels off, or when you’re concerned about someone you care about but aren’t sure how to help. I offer a space to slow down, sort through what’s going on, and belp you begin moving forward in a way that feels clear and manageable. Whether you’re nearby in Fallbrook, in North San Diego County, or anywhere in California, I’m here to support you in taking those next steps.

Let’s begin something new today!

“We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.” — Albert Einstein