Dr. Rita Dumas, LMFT

Dr. Rita Dumas uses practical, evidence-informed methods to help people manage worry and life strain. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, practicing in California with 15 years of experience. Dr. Dumas focuses on everyday problems like stress, anxiety, relationships, parenting concerns, and building self-esteem.

Her style is warm and straightforward. She listens first and then works with each person to set clear, achievable goals. Sessions often focus on small changes that add up over time and tools people can use between meetings.

Dr. Dumas commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact, and on Client-Centered Therapy, which prioritizes a respectful, nonjudgmental conversation. Together these approaches help people notice unhelpful patterns, try new ways of responding, and strengthen their sense of self-worth.

She also helps with issues such as abandonment, communication problems, control issues, divorce and separation, and family of origin concerns. Work can include practicing communication skills, managing guilt or shame, and building self-love after painful experiences.

People who want a direct but compassionate guide will find a clear process here. Dr. Dumas aims to tailor each plan to what a person actually needs and to support practical changes that fit daily life.

CBT and Client-Centered Care Online

Dr. Dumas commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors to reduce worry and improve mood. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes being heard and respected so people can explore feelings at their own pace and build self-acceptance.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. She collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress is made. That means techniques and pacing can change based on what helps most in real life.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make ongoing work easier to fit into daily life. Video is useful for in-depth conversations and skill practice, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat offers short check-ins, and messaging can support daily tracking or brief reflections. These options allow people to choose what matches their schedule and communication style.