he/him
Dustin Pappas
LMFT
Location
Virtual, California
Communication Style
Artistic, Authentic, Casual, Creative, Holistic
Focus areas
ADHD, Addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Men’s Issues, Stress
Years of Experience
10+
I treat therapy sessions as dedicated time and space for individuals to intentionally work on themselves.
License number
#82092
Therapy style
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.
Approaches
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic
- Solution-focused
- Strengths-based
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.