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Dustin Pappas
LMFT

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High satisfaction rate with clients

Nice to meet you

I believe in creating a casual and open-minded environment in my sessions. I am artistic and love to use this side of myself to empower others. I also believe in a holistic approach to therapy. It generates authentic work in clients because therapy isn't one size fits all. I treat therapy sessions as dedicated time and space for individuals to intentionally work on themselves. This is a "sacred space" meaning that therapy is not just about resolving issues, but about healing and becoming and about self-discovery. I think of myself as a spiritual man but not religious.

About Dustin

Location

Virtual, California

Insurance Accepted

Centivo, Anthem / Out of State BlueCard, Blue Shield of California, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Aetna, Out-of-pocket

Communication Style

Artistic, Authentic, Casual, Creative, Holistic

Focus areas

Addiction (not substance use), ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Individual Therapy, Men's Issues, Stress

Years of Experience

12+
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I treat therapy sessions as dedicated time and space for individuals to intentionally work on themselves.

License number

#82092

Approaches

  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Psychodynamic
  • Solution-Focused
  • Strengths-Based

Languages Spoken

English

Education

MA - Psychology, Phillips Graduate Institute

Interests

I enjoy almost anything creative. I enjoy painting, drawing, and sculpting when I can. I also love the beach and the outdoors.

License details

Dustin Pappas,
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
#82092 (exp February 2028)