Pascale Dellefield, LMFT

Pascale Dellefield is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 21 years of experience. She centers sessions on a warm, heart-led approach that helps people reconnect with what matters in their lives. Pascale uses practical tools and conversations to help clients manage stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns.

In sessions she draws on client-centered work that follows each person’s pace and priorities. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and DBT skills for emotion regulation when needed. Mindfulness and solution-focused strategies are part of her toolbox for everyday coping and small, attainable changes.

Pascale has worked across many settings and with diverse life challenges. Her background includes supporting people through grief, trauma and abuse, addiction, bipolar disorder, and adjustment to life changes. She also addresses concerns such as parenting strain, intimacy-related issues, body image, codependency, and career stress.

She pays attention to cultural and spiritual contexts and respects varied beliefs. Pascale notes experience with older adults and lists aging and geriatric issues among her focus areas. Therapy often includes short exercises, readings, or skill-building tasks to practice between sessions.

Her style is straightforward and compassionate. Pascale invites people to name goals and then works collaboratively to reach them. The first step is a brief matching questionnaire and scheduling the first appointment.

How Pascale’s approaches translate to online therapy

Pascale integrates client-centered work and cognitive behavioral therapy in clear, practical ways. Client-centered therapy means the conversation follows the person’s goals and pace, while the therapist listens and reflects to help clarify what matters. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and trying small behavior changes to improve mood and daily functioning.

She also draws on dialectical behavior therapy skills for emotional regulation and tolerance when intense emotions or relationship conflict come up. DBT skills teach concrete techniques for managing strong feelings and improving communication, which can be useful for stress, relationship concerns, and mood instability.

Finding the right mix of approaches is collaborative. The therapist will discuss your needs and preferences and together you’ll pick methods that fit your goals. Sessions often include brief exercises or short homework tasks to practice between meetings so progress carries into daily life.

Because session formats were not specified in the profile, confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, or allow for shorter check-in sessions when that suits your week. Licensed professionals tailor session length and focus to match what each person needs.