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Patricia has a deep interest in mental health care services, and the treatment of addictive disorders. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in private practice in Solana Beach, California. I am also a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor II (CADC-II). Patricia’s clinical work at includes individual and group therapy for men with co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders. She also is trained in the treatment of trauma using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).

Experienced Behavioral Health Specialist with a demonstrated history of working in the hospital & health care industry. Skilled in Addiction Counseling Anger Management, Interventions, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Group Therapy, and Medicine. Strong healthcare services professional with a Master of Science focused in Applied Psychology.