Pascale Dellefield, LMFT
Heart-centered California LMFT for meaningful change
- Anxiety and stress
- Relationships and family
- Mindfulness tools
About Pascale Dellefield
Pascale Dellefield is a California licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 21 years of professional experience helping people navigate life transitions, relationship challenges, mood disorders, and addiction. She brings a heart-centered, warm style to therapy and aims to help clients reconnect with what matters most to them while building practical skills for daily life. Her work integrates mindfulness, meditation, cognitive behavioral strategies, dialectical behavior tools, and solution-focused techniques, and she often recommends reading and skill-building homework to reinforce progress.
She has supported individuals, couples, children, teenagers, veterans, military families during deployment, older adults, LGBTQIA clients, and groups. Her background includes living and traveling in multiple countries and personal experience overcoming trauma, which informs a compassionate, multicultural approach that respects clients' values and spiritual perspectives. She conducts therapy in English and tailors the dialogue and treatment plan to each person’s unique needs. She is also the author and illustrator of the book "Being With Heart: How to Thrive in Life With A Tender Heart," and invites prospective clients to take the courageous first step toward a more fulfilling life with supportive, collaborative care.
She has supported individuals, couples, children, teenagers, veterans, military families during deployment, older adults, LGBTQIA clients, and groups. Her background includes living and traveling in multiple countries and personal experience overcoming trauma, which informs a compassionate, multicultural approach that respects clients' values and spiritual perspectives. She conducts therapy in English and tailors the dialogue and treatment plan to each person’s unique needs. She is also the author and illustrator of the book "Being With Heart: How to Thrive in Life With A Tender Heart," and invites prospective clients to take the courageous first step toward a more fulfilling life with supportive, collaborative care.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Pascale Dellefield have?
Pascale Dellefield has 21 years of professional experience.
Is Pascale Dellefield a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Her license is listed as CA LMFT 43638.
In which languages does Pascale Dellefield provide therapy?
Therapy is provided in English.
Where is Pascale Dellefield located?
She is located in California.
How can I work with Pascale Dellefield as my therapist?
You can work with Pascale Dellefield through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Pascale Dellefield work with international clients?
Pascale Dellefield does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Pascale Dellefield cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Approaches that guide online care and skill building
Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the client’s experiences guide the work. The therapist listens deeply, reflects what matters to the client, and supports personal growth by helping people identify their own goals and values.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps clients notice and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. It is practical and skill-based and often supports people coping with anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching tools for managing moods and reactions.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness. It is especially useful for clients who need concrete strategies to manage strong emotions and improve relationships.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and is determined collaboratively. Pascale will work with each client to identify goals, preferences, and the methods that feel like the best fit, adjusting the plan as needs change.
Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and access support from different locations. Licensed professionals can adapt these formats to deliver interactive work, homework recommendations, and ongoing skill building that complement in-person therapy when appropriate.
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