Pascale Dellefield is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California with more than two decades of clinical experience. She centers sessions on the person in front of her and aims to help people reconnect with what matters most. Her style is warm and heart centered, and she often includes mindfulness and practical skill building in sessions.
She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness, and solution-focused work to address worries, mood struggles, and relationship patterns. That means conversations are paired with concrete tools, short exercises, and reading or practice tasks between meetings. These techniques are used to help with anxiety, depression, self esteem, and coping with life changes.
Pascale has worked with a wide range of concerns including trauma and abuse, grief and loss, addiction, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. Her background includes experience with people from diverse cultural backgrounds and those navigating spiritual questions. She mentions an understanding of immigrant struggles and the importance of cultural awareness in therapy.
She writes and illustrates, and is the author of the book "Being With Heart: How to Thrive in Life With A Tender Heart." Pascale emphasizes tailoring conversations and plans to each person's specific needs. She includes homework and skill practice when helpful to strengthen progress between sessions.
Taking the first step can feel hard. Pascale offers supportive, straightforward care and encourages those ready to begin to move toward a more fulfilling life.
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Pascale often blends client-centered work with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Client-centered work focuses on listening closely and shaping therapy around each person's values and goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy identifies unhelpful thinking and teaches practical behavior steps to change mood and anxiety. Dialectical Behavior Therapy offers emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills to manage intense feelings and improve relationships.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Pascale will work with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That plan can change as the work unfolds, and she adapts tools and homework to what helps most.
Session formats are not specified here, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit meetings into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins when schedules require shorter sessions. It can also make skills practice between sessions more convenient and help people continue steady work during life transitions.
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
Pascale works with a broad range of concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and family of origin problems, and self esteem.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses a warm, heart centered, client-focused approach and combines conversation with practical skills, mindfulness, and homework to support change.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 21 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and with diverse populations.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
Pascale holds an LMFT credential and practices in California.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin therapy with her?
Use the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.