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MD Portrait of Molly Dehrey-Buckman
Online therapist

Molly Dehrey-Buckman

Practical, strengths-based help for family stress

Credentials
LCSW
Experience
8 years
Licensed in
California
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Molly

Molly Dehrey-Buckman uses evidence-based techniques to help people manage stress, anxiety, relationship tensions, family challenges, and parenting concerns. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, and works from a strengths-based view. Molly keeps sessions practical and focused on small, useful steps you can try between meetings.

Molly has eight years of professional experience in California. She has worked with people facing major life changes and with families trying to improve communication.

Background and approach

Her background includes supporting those dealing with attachment issues, caregiver stress, grief from separation or divorce, and fertility-related concerns. In a typical visit she listens to what matters most and helps set clear, realistic goals. She avoids jargon and explains options in plain language.

Together clients and Molly decide which strategies to use and how to measure progress. She also has experience with autism and Asperger syndrome, body image struggles, codependency, commitment worries, and coping after disasters. Molly addresses family of origin issues, domestic violence impacts, and mood regulation challenges like Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder.

Molly offers sessions by video, phone, live chat, and text messaging to fit busy lives. She asks newcomers to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions that suit their timing and needs.

Evidence-based approaches for online family and parenting support

Many clients find structured, evidence-based methods useful when tackling stress, anxiety, family conflict, or parenting questions. One common approach Molly uses focuses on skills training and behavioral strategies that teach clear communication, emotion regulation, and problem-solving. These techniques help with day-to-day family interactions and parenting routines.

Another approach emphasizes identifying strengths and building on them. This strength-based work looks at what already goes well in a family or individual life and uses those patterns to create small, doable changes. It can be helpful for coping with life transitions, caregiver stress, and relationship strain.

Finding the right fit is part of the process. The therapist will work together with clients to choose which methods feel most helpful. Goals, preferences, and what is happening at home guide those decisions so therapy stays practical and relevant.

Online therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to make scheduling easier. These options allow clients to meet from home, keep continuity during busy periods, and use different formats for check-ins or focused work. Licensed professionals tailor the mix of approaches and formats to each person's needs and routine.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does Molly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, parenting concerns, and coping with life changes. She also supports clients facing attachment issues, fertility concerns, body image, caregiver stress, and related challenges.
What is her therapy style like?
Sessions are practical and goal oriented, focused on simple steps to try between meetings. Molly uses plain language and a strengths-based approach to help clients move forward.
How long has she been practicing?
She has eight years of professional experience working with individuals and families in California. That experience includes helping people through major life transitions and family conflict.
Where is Molly licensed and based?
She is licensed in California as an LCSW, license number CA LCSW 88756, and provides services while located in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options are offered to fit different schedules and preferences.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing details are provided during sign-up.
How do I start working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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