Patti Dengler

Patti Dengler accepts Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Blue Shield of California, Centivo, Prime Health, Health Net, and Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth. Octave clients pay an average of $28 per session through insurance, and more than 95% pay less than $45 per session. Your exact cost depends on your plan’s copay or deductible. You can use the cost estimator to see what you would pay before your first session. If you would rather pay out of pocket, self-pay sessions in California are estimated at $205-250 per session.

Patti Dengler is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Patti is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Patti’s California license number is MFC34610, and you can look it up through the state licensing board. Octave verifies every therapist’s license before they begin seeing clients, and licenses are kept current as a condition of practicing with Octave.

Patti Dengler has been practicing therapy for 29 years. Patti’s education and training include MA - Marriage and Child Therapy, California State University, Northridge. Over that time, Patti has worked closely with BIPOC, Parents, Veterans, First responders, Immigrants, Neurodivergence, Blended families, Non-monogamous relationships, Students, Latine Community, LGBTQ+, and Trans+. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Patti is part of that group.

Patti Dengler works with BIPOC, Parents, Veterans, First responders, Immigrants, Neurodivergence, Blended families, Non-monogamous relationships, Students, Latine Community, LGBTQ+, and Trans+ and specializes in 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, and Grief, among other areas. These are the areas where Patti spends most of their clinical time. Patti also sees couples and families together in joint sessions. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Patti is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Patti Dengler draws on 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, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Patti’s style is affirming, authentic, engaging, humorous, and open-minded. In Patti’s words: “I can help you find meaning and joy in your life.”

Patti Dengler (she/her) offers therapy in English. Patti identifies as White. Patti provides LGBTQIA+ affirming care.

Patti Dengler offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Patti is licensed in California, and you need to be located in that state at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Patti Dengler is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Patti will ask about your background, your current concerns, and your goals, and together you will start shaping a plan for your sessions. It is also a chance to see whether Patti’s style feels like a good fit for you. After their first session, 9 in 10 Octave clients say their therapy experience has been good or better.

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