Kerry Maldiner

Kerry Maldiner is a California licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 30 years of professional experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, and depression. Kerry also focuses on issues such as abandonment, communication problems, divorce and separation, life purpose, post-traumatic stress, and women's issues.

In sessions she listens for what matters most to each person. Conversations focus on practical steps and clearer thinking rather than jargon. Kerry helps clients sort through painful events and confusing choices so they can make concrete decisions about relationships, work, and daily life.

Her style is straightforward and respectful. She collaborates on a plan and checks in to see what is working. Sessions commonly include talking through difficult emotions, practicing clearer communication, and reviewing options after a life change.

Kerry’s background gives her experience guiding people after separation or loss, and with the long-term effects of trauma. She draws on methods with research support to address symptoms like anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress while paying attention to relationship patterns.

People who come to Kerry often want a clearer sense of next steps rather than quick answers. She helps break larger problems into manageable actions and supports follow-through. To begin, clients complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a first session to determine next steps.

How evidence-based methods are used in remote sessions

Many evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Cognitive approaches help identify and reframe negative thoughts that increase anxiety or depression, and they include practical exercises to test new ways of thinking. Skills-based strategies teach communication and stress management tools that can be used between sessions to reduce conflict and improve daily functioning.

Trauma-informed methods help people process distressing events at a pace that suits them. These approaches include grounding and structured review of what happened, with attention to symptoms such as post-traumatic stress and heightened arousal. Both cognitive and trauma-focused techniques are commonly used for relationship strain, life transitions, and recovering from abuse.

Choosing the right mix of methods is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to decide which approaches fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That discussion happens early and is reviewed as progress is made.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, shorten commute time, and allow check-ins that slot into a lunch break or between appointments. Some people prefer voice-only meetings when they need lower bandwidth or a shorter check-in, while others use video for fuller interaction; confirm which formats are offered when you schedule.