Patrick Duffner, AMFT, San Diego, CA | Marriage and Family Therapist

About Patrick Duffner

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Seniors (65+)

Families

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Couples

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Motivational Interviewing

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Narrative

Dialectical (DBT)

Identity

Gender

Male

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Patrick Duffner

The provider is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist and is currently working under the supervision of a licensed practitioner. Their current employer is HOPE Therapy Group San Diego. Hello, I'm Patrick (he/him) and I'm a AMFT. I am passionate about helping others find their way. I graduated with BS in psychology with a concentration in neuroscience at Colorado State University, and received my MA in Clinical Counseling from Point Loma Nazarene University. When not in session you can find me snuggling with my Siberian husky Nellie and taking walks. I love working with individuals, couples, teens and families who may be struggling with difficulties coping with whatever life might entail. I enjoy exploring management towards substance use, depression, anxiety, interpersonal conflict, ADHD, and autism.

What should a new client know about working with you?

Some of my favorite approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivation Interviewing, and Narrative Therapy. I also enjoy incorporating my background in neurosciences to gain an understanding of how the brain can impact us in a variety of ways. My goals for all my clients are to take steps into being the person that would want to be! My style of therapy uses compassion and care to be direct in creating change. I take a trauma informed approach to understand the impact of how our thoughts and stories we tell about ourselves impact how we feel and act. And increase understanding and coping skills to help meet your personal goals.

What is your typical process for working with clients?

I believe every person has the capacity to help themselves, no matter the situation and circumstances there is always something that can be done. Understanding in all forms sets the framework for steps to creating change into the person who you want to be. My sessions put the focus on you! In early sessions you can expect the "getting to know you" period where we will collaboratively work to increasing understanding into what is bringing you to therapy within a warm and accepting environment. We will work together to create goals based on what is important to you and take therapy wherever you deem as important.

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Popular visit reasons

Anxiety Disorder

Depression

New Patient Visit

Pre-Move In Couples Counseling

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Anxiety Disorder

Depression

New Patient Visit

Pre-Move In Couples Counseling

Office locations

HOPE Therapy Group (1 of 2)

16516 Bernardo Ctr Dr, Ste 330, San Diego, CA 92128

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HOPE Therapy Group (2 of 2)

900 Ln Ave, Unit 126, Chula Vista, CA 91914

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Education and background

Practice names

HOPE Therapy Group

Education and training

Point Loma Nazarene University, Master's in Counseling
Colorado State University (Bachelor's)

NPI number

1356203285

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What practice does Patrick Duffner work with?

Patrick Duffner works with HOPE Therapy Group.

Where is Patrick Duffner's office located?

Patrick Duffner has 2 office locations, including in San Diego and Chula Vista, view full addresses on Patrick Duffner's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Patrick Duffner?

Patrick Duffner frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Patrick Duffner on their profile.

What languages does Patrick Duffner speak?

Patrick Duffner speaks English.

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