
Debbie A Paster
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
Westlake Village, CA 91362
Let's Connect (747) 246-7950

Life and its problems, past and present, can cause anxiety, depression, and grief. Substance abuse seems like that's the only thing that gets you through the day, but that is temporary and leads to more problems. Feeling safe, connected, and knowing that you will not be judged, leads to honesty and trust. You can share your story and issues that are keeping you stuck. Learning and understanding coping skills in dealing with past issues, understanding the process of grief, and the cycle of substance abuse, will give you an understanding of what has kept you from moving forward. Let's work together to help you understand you,
Grief is difficult, but also a part of life. It is a process that is sometimes unbearable. I can help. From personal experience, I understand. I have quiet activities and books I can share. As a certified drug/ alcohol counselor I have been helping people for the past 10 years. It's not easy, but so worth it for future, good health, clear mind, and joy.
I also provide support to patients, families and caregivers dealing with cancer and cancer related issues. My experience, having gone thru cancer myself, in the past, has provided me with the ability and insight to understand and empathize with the fear and uncertainty.
Call or Email Debbie A Paster now for a free 15 minute consultation - (747) 246-7950
Let's Connect (747) 246-7950

Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Couple Sessions $175
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by Cash, Check, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa, Zelle
Insurance
- Aetna
- BCBS of MA Nippon
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- Oxford
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (747) 246-7950

Debbie A Paster
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / LMFT54045 Debbie A Paster
- In Practice for 16 Years
- Certificate from Ccaap CCAPP/LCi12660618 / 2023
- Attended Pepperdine University, Graduated 2009
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Grief
- Drug Abuse
Expertise
- Addiction
- Alcohol Use
- Cancer
- Career Counseling
- Chronic Illness
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- emotional support for cancer patients and families
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Men's Issues
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Trauma and PTSD
- Veterans
- Women's Issues
- women's life transitions
2 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Single Mother
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Single Mother
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Eclectic
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Gottman Method
- Intervention
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
Location
Nearby Areas
Call for a free consultation now - (747) 246-7950

Debbie A Paster
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT