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 find their way back to themselves - their wholeness, their relationships, and their innate wisdom - to live rich and meaningful lives.
Welcome. I’m glad you’ve found your way here.
Our work begins with the radical premise that you are already whole. I don’t see your anxiety or your relational struggles as deficits to be fixed, but strategies you learned to survive. 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 road trip playlist for the soul, we’ll prepare you with a repertoire of tools and practices to navigate life's curveballs. 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.
Your Relationship Expert
I believe that the quality of our lives is determined by the quality of our relationships. After all, we’re biologically wired for co-regulation - a process where we find steadiness, relief, and belonging through safe connection with others.
I am deeply passionate about the human need to be seen, understood, and loved. So many of us move through the world feeling emotionally lonely or "missed," often tracing back to our early experiences where we weren't fully met. My work is about bridging that gap - helping you move toward the secure, resonant love you’ve always longed for, whether in your partnerships, your family, or your relationship with yourself.
My approach centers on what your nervous system needs most to move out of isolation: felt safety. I integrate my clinical background and advanced specialized training to ensure the work is lasting & impactful.
My goal is to accompany you as you move from autopilot toward a life of curiosity, wonder, and meaning. Because when you finally feel at home in yourself, anything can change.
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.
Advanced clinical trainings & commitment to relevant, evidence-based care
Humor and play, because healing needs both tears and laughter.
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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