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Molly Dehrey-Buckman

Therapist · California

Molly Dehrey-BuckmanLCSW

Therapist focusing on stress, relations, parenting

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  • Experience8 years
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • SessionsOnline
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Relationship help
  • Parenting support

About Molly

Molly Dehrey-Buckman is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, family tensions, and the demands of parenting. She frames therapy as a collaborative process that builds on each person's existing strengths. Molly speaks plainly and works to make the first steps feel manageable for someone under pressure.

She draws on eight years of professional experience in California and helps people cope with life changes big and small. Common topics include attachment questions, fertility concerns, body image, caregiver stress, codependency, and the fallout from divorce or separation. She also supports those facing family of origin issues and ongoing family problems.

Molly approaches therapy with evidence-based therapeutic techniques. In sessions she helps people identify patterns, set realistic goals, and try concrete strategies that fit day-to-day life. Her work can include talking through relationship and commitment issues, addressing symptoms tied to mood or behavior, and planning for practical next steps.

She recognizes that difficult experiences can come from sudden events as well as long-term stressors, so she offers support for coping with natural or human-caused disasters and domestic violence-related concerns. Molly aims to make sessions a place for steady progress rather than quick fixes.

People who want to start are asked to use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire. After that, scheduling happens according to therapist availability and the subscription terms that apply to sessions.

How evidence-based techniques translate to online support

Molly uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that teach concrete skills and habits. One useful approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing alternative thoughts to reduce anxiety and stress. This method helps people break down problems into manageable steps and try small experiments between sessions.

Another common approach involves working with attachment-related patterns to improve how people relate to others. Sessions look at recurring interaction styles and practice new ways of communicating and setting boundaries. This can be helpful for relationship strains, parenting challenges, and family conflict.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to clarify goals and preferences, then pick strategies that match those needs. If an approach isn’t working, adjustments are made together so therapy stays practical and relevant.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, cut travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also lets people continue work on coping skills between appointments while keeping therapy aligned with everyday routines.

License and NPI

  • LCSW California · No. 88756

NPI1659753309

As shown on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

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 concerns does Molly commonly help with?

She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship and family tensions, and parenting questions. Additional focuses include attachment issues, fertility concerns, body image, caregiver stress, and codependency.

What is Molly's therapy style like?

Molly uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and a collaborative approach. She helps clients name patterns, set small goals, and test practical changes between sessions.

What kind of professional background does she have?

She has eight years of professional work experience and practices in California. Her background includes supporting people through life changes and family-related concerns.

Which credential and region apply to this therapist?

The clinician holds an LCSW credential and is licensed in California as CA LCSW.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English only.

Can international clients work with this therapist?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How does billing and cost work for sessions?

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

How do I begin therapy with Molly?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

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