Deborah (Deb) Altman, LMFT

She/Her/Hers

California LMFT #149113; Nevada LMFT #4931

Virtual: California & Nevada

In-Person Location: 421 West Plumb Lane, Suite E Reno, NV 89509
‪Phone: (775) 230-721

I was born in Maryland, and my journey into mental health has taken me across the country - from DC to NYC, through Los Angeles, and now to Reno, Nevada. I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), in both California and Nevada, with 10+ years working in mental health care across a range of settings. I’ve been deeply drawn to supporting teens and young adults struggling with the pain of lost love, couples navigating relationship fears and attachment patterns, and those facing the emotional challenges of divorce or separation. Through this work, I’ve found my specialty lies in healing heartbreak and easing relationship anxiety.

My path into this work began early, volunteering on crisis lines for suicidal peers during college, and later working at suicide hotlines and pro bono counseling centers. After a post-baccalaureate research position at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), where I studied disordered eating, I earned my Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Southern California.

I completed my clinical associateship at the Children’s Institute in Los Angeles, supporting youth and families from low-income communities coping with complex trauma. Over the last three years, I’ve continued this work in Los Angeles and Reno, serving diverse clients in both community and private practice settings.

My approach is integrative and liberation-oriented, grounded in the belief that healing unfolds through connection - to self, body, ancestry, and community. I draw from trauma-informed care, attachment theory, somatic practices, EMDR, and mindfulness to help clients process past wounds, build resilience, and move toward a life that feels more grounded, authentic, and whole. I’ve trained with The Embody Lab and the EMDR Institute.

At the heart of my work is a deep belief in the healing power of self-compassion, presence, and reconnection with community and nature. Like the cycles of nature, healing doesn’t follow a straight line. There is no rushing a season or forcing transformation. Only learning to be with what is and trusting the unfolding.

Whether you’re feeling anxious, disconnected, overwhelmed in your relationships, or unsure where to begin, you’re welcome here. This is a space for curiosity, care, and meaningful change - while being exactly who you are.