Rebecca Sperber, LMFT
Experienced California LMFT for relationships and anxiety
- Licensed LMFT in California
- 35 years of experience
- Specializes in relationships and anxiety
About Rebecca Sperber
Rebecca Sperber is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 35 years of professional experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and intimacy challenges, and depression, and attends to related concerns such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, caregiving stress, chronic illness and pain, blended family issues, body image, and aging and geriatric matters.
She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, shaping conversations and treatment plans to fit the individual circumstances and goals of the client. Her clinical background includes work with attachment patterns and communication problems, and she draws on a variety of therapeutic methods to help people build stronger relationships, manage emotional distress, and develop practical coping skills.
Recognizing that seeking change takes courage, she offers supportive collaboration aimed at empowering clients as they move toward a more fulfilling and balanced life. Rebecca provides care through multiple remote formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, shaping conversations and treatment plans to fit the individual circumstances and goals of the client. Her clinical background includes work with attachment patterns and communication problems, and she draws on a variety of therapeutic methods to help people build stronger relationships, manage emotional distress, and develop practical coping skills.
Recognizing that seeking change takes courage, she offers supportive collaboration aimed at empowering clients as they move toward a more fulfilling and balanced life. Rebecca provides care through multiple remote formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
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 Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Rebecca Sperber have?
Rebecca Sperber has 35 years of professional experience.
Is Rebecca Sperber a licensed therapist?
Yes. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) - CA LMFT 24144.
In which languages does Rebecca Sperber provide therapy?
Rebecca Sperber provides therapy in English.
Where is Rebecca Sperber located?
Rebecca Sperber is located in California.
How can I work with Rebecca Sperber as my therapist?
You can work with Rebecca Sperber through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Rebecca Sperber work with international clients?
Rebecca Sperber does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Rebecca Sperber 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 with therapy 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 for Remote Care and Relationship Work
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and current relationships shape emotional needs and patterns of connection. In practice this approach helps people understand fears of abandonment, attachment wounds, and ways to build more secure and satisfying bonds.Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathetic listening and collaboration, giving clients space to explore their values and goals while the therapist follows the client's lead. This method can be especially helpful for individuals seeking support, validation, and a nonjudgmental environment to process concerns like stress, grief, or life transitions.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical strategies to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, helping people manage anxiety, depressive symptoms, and patterns that fuel addictions or relationship difficulties. CBT provides concrete tools for coping and problem solving that can be practiced between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic work. Rebecca Sperber will collaborate with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and together they will select or integrate approaches that best fit the client's situation.
Online therapy in her practice is offered by licensed professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options increase flexibility for scheduling, make it easier to maintain consistency in care, and allow therapy to fit into different lifestyles and commitments.