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she/her

Patti Dengler

LMFT

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Location

Virtual, California

Insurance Accepted

Cigna/Evernorth, Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Of CA, Blue Shield of California

Communication Style

Affirming, Authentic, Engaging, Humorous, Open-minded

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Focus areas

ADHD, Anger Issues, Animal Loss, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Chronic Illness, Couples Therapy, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict, Family Therapy, Grief, IPV/DV, Immigration, LGBTQ+, Life Transitions, Panic, Personality Disorders, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, Relationship Concerns, Self-Harm, Sexual Assault/Sexual Abuse, Sleep, Stress, Substance Use, Trans+, Trauma, Women's Issues, Workplace Stress

Experienced with

BIPOC, Parents, Veterans, First responders, Immigrants, Neurodivergence, Blended families, Non-monogamous relationships, Students, Latine Community, LGBTQ+, Trans+

Years of Experience

27+

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I can help you find meaning and joy in your life.

License number

#34610

Therapy style

I help people find answers and grow. I have over 30 years of experience as a psychotherapist. I have taught graduate-level students, supervised masters and postgraduate students, and created counseling programs to support people to feel better, be happier, and live more fulfilling lives. I have worked with a wide range of people and issues successfully and I can communicate with people of all ages. I am non-judgmental, understanding, and easy to talk to. I am collaborative by nature and like to facilitate relationships mutual respect and sharing of ideas. I can help you find meaning and joy in your life.

Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Couples [The Gottman Method]
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP or EXRP)
  • Harm Reduction
  • Interpersonal Psychotherapy
  • Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
  • Strengths-based

Education

MA - Marriage and Child Therapy, California State University, Northridge

Interests

I enjoy gardening, chatting about social issues, learning, and being around people.