Deborah Oh, MFT Trainee
Hi, I’m Deborah (she/they), and I came to this work through my own lived experiences of navigating inner conflict, perfectionism, existential questions, and not feeling “enough.” I know how lonely it can feel to carry parts of yourself that the world doesn't easily make space for — and how healing it can be to have someone truly witness you. Therapy was one of the first places where I felt that kind of presence, and it helped me begin to trust my inner voice, soften around the parts I’d long pushed away, and reconnect with what had always been whole in me.
My approach is warm, relational, and grounded in deep respect for your unique story and inner wisdom. I draw from parts work, somatic practices, mindfulness, trauma-informed care, and multicultural frameworks — always adapting to what you need. I bring my full self into this work: my curiosity, my calm, my intuition.
I understand that our emotional pain doesn’t exist in a vacuum — it’s shaped by our cultural and social context. I welcome diversity of all kinds, and I strive to offer a space where all of who you are is welcome, honored, and held with care.
Outside of therapy, I find grounding in my movement and creative practices, the places where I am able to reconnect to my own wholeness.
If you relate to any of these experiences, reach out to see how we can work together.
Do you have a harsh inner critic?
Are you struggling with overwhelm, anxiety, or low self-esteem?
Do you feel depressed or lonely?
Do you feel disconnected from loved ones?
Do you feel lost or unsure of yourself and that you have to hide parts of yourself?
Do you have difficulty expressing what you need?
Do you feel stuck and stagnant?
Do you feel misunderstood and different from others?
Do you want to break free from the same negative patterns?
Are you searching for meaning and purpose?
Do you want to reconnect with your creative, authentic self?
My Therapeutic Approaches
Relational
Transpersonal
Gestalt
Psychodynamic
Mindfulness
Somatic
Existential
Parts work
Internal Family Systems
Emotion Focused Therapy
The Gottman Method
My Specialties
Social Anxiety
Generalized Anxiety
Attachment Trauma
Perfectionism
Relationship and Interpersonal Issues
Identity Exploration and Development
Immigrant Family Dynamics
BIPOC and AAPI Issues
LGBTQIA+ Issues
Existential Issues
Neurodivergence
Work-related Stress & Burnout
Overwhelm
Emotional and Sensory Sensitivity
Self Worth & Self Esteem Issues
Education and Training
California Institute of Integral Studies, MA, Counseling Psychology
Stanford University, BA, International Relations
Pierce Street Integral Counseling Center
Member of CAMFT