Dayla Patterson, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Dayla!

I work with a diverse population of people, with a specific focus on supporting adults through their mental health journeys.

My focus

I am most comfortable working with adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and medical trauma.

My approach

I assist clients in finding their own solutions using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy to address their unique needs.

My communication style

I am an active listener who meets clients where they are with empathy and understanding.

My journey to mental healthcare

Life experiences promote diversity and inclusion. Working with clients to assist in gaining their tools to promote well-being.

My goals for you

I use a collaborative approach, reviewing symptoms together and incorporating goal setting to help you move forward.

Our first session

Gathering information for initial assessment, joining and collaborating with a client to get to know their strengths and weaknesses, while providing a safe and supportive environment.

I identify as...

Female
Black or African American
Christian

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

Experiential Therapy

Humanistic

Motivational Interviewing

Reality Therapy

+ 6 more

Focus populations

Cancer

Immune-Disorders

Single Mother

+ 3 more

Therapy types

Individual Therapy
Family Therapy
Couples Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Employee Benefit Management Services (EBMS)
Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied

+ 61 more

Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Science (MS) in Marriage and Family Therapy from University of Phoenix.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Dayla Patterson