Regina Phelps , LMFT

Regina Phelps is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California who brings a long history in social services and clinical care to her work. She has worked in the social services field for approximately 25 years and has held a professional therapy license since 2012. Her training includes a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from California State University, Fresno, and additional preparation such as Psychological First Aid; she is licensed by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.

Regina offers individual, couples, and group therapy across residential and outpatient settings, and she has supported people facing anxiety, relationship and parenting challenges, grief and loss, addiction, trauma, and life transitions. Her approach is client-centered, beginning each new relationship by meeting people where they are and supporting them through their personal process of self-discovery and growth.

In clinical practice she draws on well-established methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Therapy, and she integrates elements of Narrative, Strategic, and Family Systems approaches when appropriate. She also uses techniques from Motivational Interviewing, Twelve Step support, and psychodynamic interventions to tailor care. Regina’s specialties include relationship issues, stress and anxiety, addictions and codependency, grief and loss, and transitions. She also has experience addressing parenting concerns, self-esteem, and work with military, veterans, and first responders.

How Regina’s Approaches Translate to Online Therapy

Regina commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and learning practical strategies to change them. CBT can be useful for managing anxiety, mood concerns, and stress related to life transitions. Solution-Focused Therapy is another core approach she uses - it emphasizes clients' strengths and quick, goal-oriented steps to build solutions and move forward from specific problems. This method is often a good fit for people seeking focused change in relationships, work, or coping with transitions.

Deciding which approach or combination of approaches is right is part of the collaborative process. Regina works with each person to understand their needs, goals, and preferences, then tailors treatment so the selected methods fit the individual’s situation and pace. The therapist-client relationship guides the choice of tools and techniques.

Online sessions offer practical flexibility, with options for video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to access licensed professionals from one’s home, manage therapy around work and caregiving responsibilities, and maintain continuity of care during life changes. For many people, these options increase convenience and make it simpler to engage consistently in the therapeutic process.