Vanessa Patterson is a licensed marriage and family therapist, holding an M.A. in the field. Based in Long Beach, CA, she offers therapeutic services to a diverse range of age groups, including toddlers, children, preteens, teens, adults, and elders. Ms. Patterson provides support for a range of concerns, such as attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anxiety, borderline personality disorder (BPD), depression, family stress, and general well-being and mental health concerns. She also assists individuals experiencing feelings of being stuck, grief, men's and women's issues, parenting challenges, relationship stress, spirituality, student life adjustments, work stress, trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Her practice extends to individuals, families, and couples, and she offers services in English (US). Ms. Patterson integrates various therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma Focused Therapy, Strength-Based Therapy, Family/Marital Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Family Systems Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Attachment-based Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Relational Therapy, Coaching, Narrative Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Play Therapy, and Christian Counseling.