
“I would be honored to walk alongside you as you take these next steps.”
Meet Deryn
Self-Esteem & Anxiety Therapist in Los Angeles
Deryn Fishman, AMFT
Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Registered with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences, AMFT #160390
Supervised by Keisha Libbrecht, LMFT #119480
You may come across as confident and capable while privately navigating self-doubt, overthinking, the desire to please others, or moments of feeling uncertain about yourself. Low self-esteem can impact relationships, career choices, boundaries, and the way you move through everyday life. Therapy offers a space to slow down, better understand these patterns, and begin building a more secure and compassionate relationship with yourself.
I specialize in working with young adults who are navigating low self-confidence. This stage of life often brings questions about identity, direction, and belonging. Many of my clients are thoughtful, motivated individuals who want to feel more secure in themselves, strengthen their relationships, and move through life with greater clarity and self-trust.
I blend cognitive-behavioral and emotion-focused therapies with mindfulness practices, tailoring therapy to your needs as the expert of your own life. Together, we explore experiences that have shaped your self-perception and build a stronger, more grounded sense of self from within.
What I Treat
How I Can Help
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Specialties
- Self-Esteem
- Anxiety
- Relationship Issues
- Family Conflict
- Peer Relationships
- Life Transitions
Who I Work With
- Teens
- Young Adults
- Adults
- Couples
Background
Education, Registration & Approach
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Education & Registration
- Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology, Pepperdine University
- Master of Arts in Child Study and Human Development, Tufts University
- Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, State of California, AMFT #160390
How I Work
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness-based approaches
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Strength-based and compassion-focused care
Experience
- Years of experience working with children, teens, adults and couples
Off the Clock
Beyond the Therapy Room
A speed round of a few of Deryn's favorite things.
- Go-to coffee order
- Iced caramel latte with cold foam
- Current hobby
- Making sourdough bread
- Perfect day off
- A beach day with my friends and their dogs
- A small thing that brings me joy
- Lighting my favorite scented candle
- Meal I could eat forever
- Spaghetti and meatballs
- Dream vacation
- A ski trip to Japan

How It Works
Getting Started Is Simple
Free phone consultation
A 10 to 15 minute call, at no charge, to share what brings you in and ask whatever you need to ask.
Your first session
A chance to start telling your story, talk through your goals, and see whether we are the right fit for each other.
Ongoing work together
We set goals collaboratively and work at a pace that fits you, building tools for changes that last.
Get Started
Work with Deryn
Reach out for a free consultation and we will find a time that works for you. Sessions are virtual, throughout Los Angeles and across California.
