Kerry Maldiner , LMFT

Kerry Maldiner is a California-licensed LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and brings 30 years of professional experience to her work. She has extensive experience helping people manage stress and anxiety, navigate relationship and family challenges, and heal from trauma and abuse. Her practice also addresses related concerns such as abandonment, communication problems, divorce and separation, life purpose, post-traumatic stress, and women's issues.

Kerry approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to meet each individual’s specific needs. She believes that taking the first step toward a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage, and she focuses on supporting and empowering clients throughout that process. Her style emphasizes collaboration, practical strategies, and thoughtful guidance to help clients move toward meaningful change in their lives.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Support

Kerry uses a range of evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to the needs presented. A family-systems approach examines how relationships and patterns within families influence current concerns and helps improve communication and connection among family members. Trauma-informed or trauma-focused methods prioritize safety and gradual processing of traumatic experiences, helping people reduce the lasting impact of trauma on daily life. Skills-based strategies for stress and anxiety teach practical tools for managing symptoms, improving coping, and enhancing emotional regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Kerry works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their goals, preferences, and circumstances. Together they explore options and adapt the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it possible to receive care from different locations and on varied schedules. These remote options can support consistent engagement, make sessions easier to fit into busy lives, and provide multiple ways to communicate with licensed professionals and therapists depending on individual needs.