Orlee Tugend-Raymond, LMFT

California LMFT for families and couples

Family and relationship focus
Fluent in English and Hebrew
25 years of experience

About Orlee Tugend-Raymond

Orlee Tugend-Raymond is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California with more than 25 years of experience supporting families, children, and couples. She has worked with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship struggles, parenting challenges, family dynamics, and career transitions. Drawing on her background, she is prepared to support clients who want spiritual context or prefer a therapist familiar with Jewish life, and she conducts therapy in fluent Hebrew for those who choose that language.

Her approach to counseling is warm and interactive, centered on careful listening and mutual respect. She emphasizes sensitivity and compassion while avoiding stigmatizing labels, aiming to create a space where clients feel heard and understood. Clinically she uses evidence-informed methods such as cognitive-behavioral techniques to address unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, emotionally focused work to strengthen relationships, and solution-focused strategies for those seeking shorter-term, goal-oriented therapy. She also brings experience in blended family issues and supporting caregivers through complex transitions.

Treatment plans are crafted collaboratively to reflect each person's or family's distinct needs and goals. She encourages those ready to make a change to take the first step toward a more balanced and fulfilling life, offering practical guidance and supportive partnership along the way.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesSelf esteem

Also Specializes In

LGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepression Coping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesLife purposeMidlife crisisMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic Approach

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Orlee Tugend-Raymond have?

Orlee Tugend-Raymond has 25 years of clinical experience working with families, children, and couples.

Is Orlee Tugend-Raymond a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. License details: CA LMFT 25789.

In which languages does Orlee Tugend-Raymond provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English and Hebrew.

Where is Orlee Tugend-Raymond located?

She practices in California.

How can I work with Orlee Tugend-Raymond as my therapist?

You can work with Orlee Tugend-Raymond through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Orlee Tugend-Raymond work with international clients?

Orlee Tugend-Raymond does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Orlee Tugend-Raymond cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. It is practical and structured, often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and everyday coping challenges. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on understanding and reshaping emotional responses within relationships to improve connection and communication, making it useful for couples and family concerns. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes clear goals and actionable steps, offering a concise, forward-looking way to tackle specific problems or transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Orlee Tugend-Raymond works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts techniques as those needs evolve. The therapeutic plan is developed together so clients feel involved and supported throughout.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur by video call or phone, and therapists can also support clients via live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, access care from different locations within the state, and maintain continuity of support during life changes, while still working with licensed professionals and therapists experienced in the chosen approaches.

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