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Dennis Patton

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

6 years of experience

Verified by Octave
In California
Accepting 6 Insurance providers

Meet Dennis

I am a down-to-earth person. I provide unconditional positive regard and validate how downright difficult life can be. My clinical skills are based on compassion, autonomy, acceptance, and validation. I also share clinical research and science-based psychoeducation in an understandable way to guide clients in increasing their mental well-being quickly. I teach tangible skills from a proven method and guide clients into understanding their emotions in relationship to their thoughts and behaviors and to feel back in control again. I build trust and rapport and am just a real person passionate about helping people manage uncertainty.

My clinical skills are based on compassion, autonomy, acceptance, and validation.

Communication Style

  • Action-oriented
  • Challenging
  • Empowering
  • Engaging

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Experienced with

  • Parents

Approach

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California residents

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Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

Insurance Accepted

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

Education

Dennis Patton, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist License #120269 (exp July 2028)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

Frequently asked questions

Dennis Patton accepts Aetna, Prime Health, Blue Shield of California, Health Net, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, and Out-of-State BlueCard PPO. 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.

Dennis Patton is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Dennis is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Dennis’s California license number is 120269, 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.

Dennis Patton has been practicing therapy for 6 years. Dennis’s education and training include MS - Clinical Psychology, Bethany University. Over that time, Dennis has worked closely with Parents.

Dennis Patton works with Parents and specializes in Addiction (not substance use), Anxiety, Couples Therapy, Depression, Family Conflict, Family Therapy, Grief, Life Transitions, Panic, Premarital Counseling, Relationship Concerns, Stress, Substance Use, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Dennis spends most of their clinical time. Dennis 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 Dennis is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Dennis Patton draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Couples [The Gottman Method], and Motivational Interviewing. In sessions, Dennis’s style is action-oriented, challenging, empowering, and engaging. In Dennis’s words: “My clinical skills are based on compassion, autonomy, acceptance, and validation.”

Dennis Patton (he/him) offers therapy in English. Dennis identifies as White.

Dennis Patton offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Dennis 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 Dennis Patton is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Dennis 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 Dennis’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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