- Person-centered care
- Goal-focused work
- CBT and solution-focused
About Regina
Regina Phelps is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California. She brings nine years as a licensed therapist and a long history in social services to clients who are facing hard moments. Regina aims to start where each person is and to support them through change and growth.
She has worked in residential and outpatient settings and offers individual and group therapy experience. People come to her for anxiety, relationship and parenting concerns, grief and loss, addiction, trauma, and transitions. Her background includes work with veterans and those experiencing caregiver stress.
Regina uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Therapy as primary methods in sessions. She also draws from narrative, strategic, and family systems ideas when those fit a person’s needs. In practical terms, this means she helps people identify unhelpful thoughts, set small goals, and try new behaviors between sessions.
Her training includes a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from California State University, Fresno, and licensure by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. She also has training in Psychological First Aid and many years in social services prior to becoming an LMFT.
Regina works in a collaborative, person-centered way. She listens for what matters most, helps set realistic steps, and adjusts plans as things change. She thanks people for the courage to ask for help and aims to make therapy a straightforward, useful process.
How CBT and Solution-Focused Work Online
Regina commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which helps identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT typically includes setting clear goals, tracking patterns, and trying new skills between sessions to reduce anxiety or manage urges related to addictions.She also uses Solution-Focused Therapy, which concentrates on small, practical steps toward specific goals. This approach is useful when someone wants quick, measurable changes for issues like transitions, career decisions, or managing stress and caregiver strain.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Regina will talk with each person about their needs and preferences and pick methods that fit their goals. That choice is collaborative and can shift as progress is made.
Session formats were not specified in the original biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make scheduling easier and help fit sessions into busy lives. It can reduce commuting time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and make it simpler to balance sessions with work or caregiving responsibilities.
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Experience
9+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Regina commonly address?
She helps people with anxiety, relationship and parenting concerns, addictions, trauma and grief, plus caregiver stress and codependency.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is person-centered and collaborative, focusing on practical steps and meeting people where they are in their process.
What is her professional background?
She has nine years as a licensed therapist and many additional years working in social services before licensure.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California and holds a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from California State University, Fresno.
Which languages are offered and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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