Available

he/him

Dennis Patton
LMFT

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High satisfaction rate with clients

Nice to meet you

I am a down-to-earth person. I provide unconditional positive regard and validate how downright difficult life can be. My clinical skills are based on compassion, autonomy, acceptance, and validation. I also share clinical research and science-based psychoeducation in an understandable way to guide clients in increasing their mental well-being quickly. I teach tangible skills from a proven method and guide clients into understanding their emotions in relationship to their thoughts and behaviors and to feel back in control again. I build trust and rapport and am just a real person passionate about helping people manage uncertainty.

About Dennis

Location

Virtual, California

Insurance Accepted

Health Net, Anthem / Out of State BlueCard, Aetna, Blue Shield of California, Out-of-pocket

Communication Style

Action-oriented, Challenging, Empowering, Engaging

Focus areas

Addiction (not substance use), Anxiety, Couples Therapy (2+ adults in session), Depression, Family Conflict (1 adult in session), Family Therapy (2+ adults in session), Grief, Individual Therapy, Life Transitions, Panic, Premarital Counseling (2 adults in session), Relationship Concerns (1 adult in session), Stress, Substance Use, Workplace Stress

Experienced with

Parents

Years of Experience

6+
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My clinical skills are based on compassion, autonomy, acceptance, and validation.

License number

#120269

Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Couples [The Gottman Method]
  • Motivational Interviewing

Languages Spoken

English

Education

MS - Clinical Psychology, Bethany University

Interests

I am an avid mountain biker, I lift weights, and I play slow-pitch softball.

License details

Dennis Patton,
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
#120269 (exp July 2026)