Pamela Dobbins

Hello, my name is Pam Dobbins. I am a California licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. For over 25 years, I have worked with children, adolescents, and young adults.

My approach

It is important to listen to the individual and explore what is important to them is important. Each person is unique, and therefore a cookie-cutter approach is not possible. I incorporate thoughts, feelings, behaviors, art, and the individual's interest and talents into our work together to find an improved quality of life.

My focus

I am interested in working with children, adolescents, and young adults who face challenges in coping with chronic illness, special needs/learning disabilities, getting along with others, having anger outbursts, and many more challenges that young people face growing up.

My communication style

I am a good listener and transparent with the therapeutic process. I am honest in my communications.

My journey to mental healthcare

Since I was a young child, I have always been drawn to others that needed help. Friends often came to me to share their troubles and secrets. Working with children and adolescents has always been my passion. Becoming a therapist seemed like a natural progression.

My goals for you

What is success in treatment? That is determined by the individual. The individual needs to define what treatment success means to them, and the individual and therapist try to achieve it together.

My first session with you

Our first-time meeting will be about completing an assessment and setting treatment goals. After the assessment, in the first session, we will spend time getting to know each other and making plans to address the goals.