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LMFT

Rebecca Sperber, LMFT

  • Experience35 years
  • LocationCalifornia
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Addictions, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Attachment-Based Therapy
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About Rebecca

Rebecca Sperber is a licensed marriage and family therapist in California who brings 35 years of clinical experience to work with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship challenges, and intimacy-related concerns.

Background and approach

She combines respect, sensitivity, and compassion with a practical, client-focused orientation to tailor conversations and treatment plans to each person’s needs. Her background includes addressing related issues such as abandonment, attachment concerns, body image struggles, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and difficulties with communication and commitment.

Rebecca draws from a variety of evidence-informed methods to support change, emphasizing collaboration and empowerment during the therapeutic process. She creates space for clients to explore underlying patterns and build new skills for coping and connection.

Rebecca frames seeking therapy as a courageous step and positions herself as a supportive partner who helps people move toward greater resilience and a more satisfying life. Sessions are offered through several online formats and she works in English in California.

Prospective clients are invited to begin with a short questionnaire and scheduling process to determine fit and availability.

Integrating therapeutic approaches for online care

Rebecca commonly integrates Internal Family Systems and Attachment-Based Therapy alongside client-centered principles. Internal Family Systems helps people identify and work with inner parts that hold emotions and beliefs, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and patterns that fuel addictions or relationship difficulties. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on understanding how early relational patterns shape current connections and communication, helping people address intimacy and trust issues. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy and collaborative pacing, giving the client a leading role in setting goals and exploring concerns.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Rebecca works collaboratively to determine what fits a person’s goals, preferences, and needs. She adapts methods over time, combining skill-building, exploration of inner dynamics, and relational insights to support practical change.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it possible to maintain continuity of care, practice skills between sessions, and access support from California-licensed professionals without needing to travel to an office.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Rebecca address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and depression, along with related areas like abandonment, attachment issues, caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, and communication problems.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her approach is collaborative and client-centered, emphasizing respect, sensitivity, and compassion while tailoring dialogue and treatment plans to individual needs.
How long has she been practicing?
Rebecca has 35 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and relational concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is licensed as an LMFT in California with license number CA LMFT 24144 and provides services within that state.
Does she work in other languages or accept international clients?
Therapy is provided in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How are fees and scheduling handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesDepression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

35+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English