Vanessa K. Patterson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
3 Endorsed
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Welcome! Are you in a relationship that matters deeply to you, yet feel stuck in conflict or disconnection? Do you want to rebuild trust, communicate better, and feel like a team again? I love working with couples to help them strengthen and restore their relationships.
Are you a parent navigating behavioral challenges, a woman feeling overwhelmed, or a young adult facing big life transitions? If you’re struggling with ADHD, anxiety, trauma, or depression, I am excited to come alongside you with practical tools and compassionate support as you move toward clarity, confidence, and lasting growth.
I am a nationally certified Cognitive Behavioral Therapist specializing in parenting support, strengthening couple relationships, and helping families navigate difficulties. I also work with individuals facing a wide array of concerns, such as anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, women's issues, grief and loss, postpartum difficulties, and ADHD.
My goal is to provide a warm, supportive, and professional space where you feel safe to explore your experiences and move toward meaningful change. You don’t have to navigate this season alone. I would be honored to partner with you as you work toward healing, growth, and a stronger, more connected life.
Call or Email Vanessa K. Patterson now for a free 15 minute consultation - (562) 741-3596
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $175
- Couple Sessions $175
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa, ZelleInsurance
- Out of Network
Vanessa K. Patterson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (562) 741-3596
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 48940 Vanessa K. Patterson
- In Practice for 19 years
- Attended Chapman University, Graduated 2007
- Certificate from California Board of Behavioral Sciences MFC48940 / 2010
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Vanessa K. Patterson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (562) 741-3596
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Marital and Premarital
- Parenting
- Women's Issues
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Child
- Depression
- Divorce
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Peer Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
Vanessa K. Patterson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (562) 741-3596
3 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Religion
Christian
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Religion
Christian
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Christian Counseling
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Emotionally Focused
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Narrative
- Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)
- Play Therapy
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Vanessa K. Patterson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (562) 741-3596
Groups
Expertise
Anxiety
Behavioral Issues
Depression
Types of Therapy
Strength-Based
Age
Adults
Session Cost
$80-$130
Group Meets
Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat 9 A.M. - 9 P.M.
Location
Seal Beach Counseling
909 Electric Avenue
Suite 308
Seal Beach, CA 90740
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Location
Primary Location
Seal Beach Counseling
909 Electric Avenue
Suite 308
Seal Beach, CA 90740
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Nearby Areas
Counties
Neighborhoods
Vanessa K. Patterson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (562) 741-3596