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Molly Dehrey-Buckman

Molly Dehrey-Buckman, LCSW

Therapist in California

Practical, strengths-based support for life changes

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  • Evidence-based focus
  • Strengths oriented
  • Goal driven

About Molly

Molly Dehrey-Buckman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in California. She draws on eight years of practice to help people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family tensions, and parenting challenges. Molly emphasizes working with the person in front of her and building on their strengths.

She approaches sessions as a collaborative process. Molly listens to what matters most and helps people set clear, manageable goals. Conversations focus on practical steps that can ease daily pressure and improve communication at home.

Molly also supports people coping with larger life changes. That can mean navigating separation, fertility struggles, or the impact of caregiving responsibilities. She brings steady, nonjudgmental attention to issues like attachment concerns, body image, and codependency.

Other areas she addresses include autism and Asperger Syndrome, domestic violence, family of origin patterns, and mood regulation challenges such as Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder. Her work often centers on understanding how past experiences shape present behavior and relationships.

Molly uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques adapted to each person's needs. She encourages small experiments between sessions, new ways to talk with others, and steps that build confidence over time. Taking a first step can feel hard, and she offers practical support while people find their way forward.

How evidence-based techniques translate to online therapy

Many clients benefit from approaches that focus on concrete skills and problem solving. Evidence-based therapeutic techniques involve breaking concerns into manageable parts and practicing new behaviors between sessions. These approaches can help with anxiety, stress, relationship communication, and managing life changes by teaching specific tools and steps to try at home.

Another helpful method emphasizes understanding attachment patterns and how they affect current relationships. That work looks at recurring interaction patterns and helps people try different ways to connect and set boundaries. For issues like parenting stress, family conflict, or codependency, learning small changes in how you respond can make day-to-day life feel more workable.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with each person to figure out which techniques fit best with their goals and preferences. That choice is reviewed and adjusted over time so sessions stay relevant and useful.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it simpler to continue work through life transitions without pausing care.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersParanoiaPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Women's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

8+ years

Credentials

California

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she help with?

Molly works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues. She also supports parenting challenges and people coping with life changes.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her approach is collaborative and practical. Sessions emphasize clear goals and everyday steps to reduce stress and improve communication.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has eight years of professional experience working with the areas listed in her profile.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in California.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the U.S. work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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