Glenda Dillingham , LMFT

Glenda Dillingham is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 30 years of clinical experience. She works with adolescents, couples, and adults to address stress and anxiety, LGBTQ issues, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, and depression, bringing a broad clinical lens that also includes first responder concerns, gender dysphoria, hospice and end-of-life counseling, infidelity, jealousy, veteran and armed forces issues, multicultural matters, obsessive-compulsive concerns, paranoia, personality disorders, and non-monogamous relationship dynamics.

Glenda approaches each client with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to the individual needs of the person or family she is supporting. As an LMFT, she brings training in relational patterns and family systems while focusing on practical tools and insight to help clients navigate difficult emotions and interpersonal strains.

She frames the work as a collaborative process, meeting people where they are and empowering them to take steps toward greater fulfillment and well-being. Seeking therapy can be a brave first step, and Glenda offers steady support and guidance throughout that journey while providing services in English.

Attachment and cognitive approaches in online care

Glenda draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early bonds and emotional patterns shape current relationships, helping people understand and improve connection and trust. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where clients' own goals and insights guide the work, which can be especially helpful for identity and relationship concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, offering practical strategies for managing anxiety, depression, and intrusive thoughts.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Glenda works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best for their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts methods over time so therapy remains aligned with the client's experience and progress.

Online sessions offer flexibility and accessibility, letting clients connect from home or other convenient locations. Glenda provides therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which can make scheduling easier and maintain continuity of care for busy lives or clients living outside her state. Licensed professionals, including therapists, can effectively support growth and coping through these remote formats.