Hello. I am a LIcensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Vacaville, California. I am also a retired School Psychologist. I have 15 years experience working with families, children, preteen, teens, and young adults. I specialize in areas of Special Education, Teen issues, and helping families navigate through this crazy thing we call "Life." I have extensive experience helping families get through the good times as well as the "not so good times." I can help you learn what is "normal behavior" and seperate that from the "not so normal behaviors" with your marriage, children, work situation, or whatever life is throwing at you at this moment. I can provide feedback, tools, and ideas for you to use to help make things better for you and those you love. Let me help you. We can make a good team.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

Clients can take away a new outlook and hope for a better life. They can learn self acceptance and empowerment. I will help them "find their voice."

What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?

I use an eclectic approach. Every client is different, therefore every client may require a different approach. I get to know you before I plan my approach.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

My strengths as a therapist are assisting in setting clear boundaries, ongoing education in my field, great listening skills, and many years of experience working with families from diverse backgrounds and cultures. I create a safe space for sharing and processing your thoughts and feelings, then work with you to help set and achieve goals to help you be the best person you can be.

About Pattie Dunham