Heal the relationships that matter most
Trauma-informed Relationship Counseling for Individuals & Couples
In-person therapy in Reno and Virtual throughout California & Nevada
I help teens, adults, singles, and couples strengthen their connection to themselves and their relationships, while navigating anxiety, trauma, and life’s challenges.
Welcome. So glad you’ve found your way here.
I believe that the quality of our lives is determined by the quality of our connections. Whether you are looking to mend a bond with a partner, navigate the complexities of your family, or find your way back to your own center, I am here to help.
Like a good road trip playlist, I’ll equip you with a variety of practices to navigate life's curveballs and master the art of communication & repair. Through somatic work and holistic wisdom, we will move from the ache of disconnection toward a life of ease - helping you connect authentically with yourself and meaningfully with others.
Whether you’re new to therapy, or coming back, if you are ready for something more - more wholeness, more connection - you’re in the right place. You deserve to know, in your bones, that you are worthy of being seen, safe, and loved. I invite you to reach out.
Your Relationship Expert
Relational therapy is built on the understanding that our brains are social organs. We are biologically wired for co-regulation - a process where we find steadiness & relief through safe connection with others.
This kind of therapy emphasizes the importance of relationships, regulation, & safety. I integrate evidence-based practices so that any tools or strategies you learn, you’re actually able to integrate into your life. This isn’t about adding another "to-do" to your plate. It’s about rewiring your brain to be able to learn and build internal and external trust in real-time.
My goal is to move you from a state of autopilot and/or hopelessness to curiosity, wonder, and deep healing. Because when you finally feel safe in your body, you can connect with the people and life you want.
Hi, I’m Deb Altman.
What working with me is like:
Unconditional warmth & respect.
Somatic-led, evidence-based, and human-centered.
Non-pathologizing, neurodiversity-affirming values.
Attunement to multicultural experiences, multi-generational family structures, and systems of oppression.
Humor and play, because healing needs both tears and laughter.
A special focus on the deeply feeling, highly sensitive folks.
The one hour a week where you don’t have to perform, manage, or hold it all together.
No ego. No jargon. No overpromising. Just someone real, human, and here with you.
Specializations
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Trauma & cPTSD
Heal the wounds of your upbringing & reclaim a sense of safety and trust in yourself.
Somatic Therapy | IFS | Depth-Oriented | Mind+Body | Nature | Evidence-Based
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Anxiety & Perfectionism
Understand the roots of your anxiety, ways to calm the constant panic, & find ease in your body.
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Family Conflict & Estrangement
Navigating the complexities of family-of-origin wounds, boundary-setting, and/or estrangement.
Individual | Couples | Family
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Breakup & Divorce Recovery
Healing from heartbreak is more than just 'moving on.' Build understand, grieve the loss, and release the old wounds from continuing into your next chapter.
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Relationship Therapy
Helping build connection, understanding, and repairing attachment.
Emotionally Focused Therapy | Intimacy from the Inside Out (IFIO)
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Discernment Counseling
For couples unsure about staying together.
1-5 Sessions
Bill Doherty Discernment Model
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Therapy with Teens
Supporting teens with anxiety, stress, relationships, self-esteem, and transitions. Specialized support for high-performing & 2e teens.
This isn’t surface-level therapy. It’s deep, practical work that helps you understand why you feel what you feel, and how to create real change.
I don’t tame myself here. And I invite your full self to meet me there.
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Schedule a Call: We’ll start with a free 15-minute consultation
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Begin the Work: We’ll meet in-person in Reno or virtually
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Live with Ease: Move forward with self-acceptance, secure connections, and a quieter inner critic.
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