What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
“Pam is amazing at getting my son to open up and has formed a relationship of trust. He looks forward to his sessions with her because she makes it fun for him and addresses his emotions and perspectives fairly. She is very comfortable to talk to and always makes you feel heard.”
More than 1 year ago
About Pamela Dobbins
Focus areas
Adolescent / Teen Issues
Family Therapy/ Marriage Therapy
Stress Management
Anger Management
Mental Health Problem
Worry
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Stress
Clientele seen
Children (<13)
Individuals
Treatment approaches
Art Therapy
Family Systems
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Dialectical (DBT)
Play Therapy
Identity
Gender
FemaleFaith
ChristianEthnicity
White
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Pamela Dobbins
Hi there, I'm Pamela!
Hello, my name is Pam Dobbins. I am a California-licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a PsyD in Psychology from Fielding Graduate University. For over 25 years, I have worked with children, adolescents, and young adults.
My approach
It is important to listen to the individual and explore what is important to them. Each person is unique, and therefore a cookie-cutter approach is not possible. I incorporate thoughts, feelings, behaviors, art, and the individual's interests and talents into our work together to find an improved quality of life.
My focus
I am interested in working with children, adolescents, and young adults who face challenges in coping with chronic illness, special needs or learning disabilities, getting along with others, having anger outbursts, and many more challenges that young people face growing up.
My communication style
I am a good listener and transparent with the therapeutic process. I am honest in my communications.
My journey to therapy
Since I was a young child, I have always been drawn to others who needed help. Friends often came to me to share their troubles and secrets. Working with children and adolescents has always been my passion. Becoming a therapist seemed like a natural progression.
My goals for you
What is success in treatment? That is determined by the individual. The individual needs to define what treatment success means to them, and the individual and therapist try to achieve it together.
My first session with you
Our first meeting will be about completing an assessment and setting treatment goals. After the assessment, in the first session, we will spend time getting to know each other and making plans to address the goals.
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Popular visit reasons
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Cognitive-Behavioral Family Therapy
Depression
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Mood Swings
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Therapy
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Cognitive-Behavioral Family Therapy
Depression
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Fielding Graduate University, PsyD in Psychology
NPI number
1821382805
Patient reviews
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Pam is amazing at getting my son to open up and has formed a relationship of trust. He looks forward to his sessions with her because she makes it fun for him and addresses his emotions and perspectives fairly. She is very comfortable to talk to and always makes you feel heard.
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
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What practice does Pamela Dobbins work with?
Pamela Dobbins works with Rula Health - L.A. East.
What are common reasons for patients to see Pamela Dobbins?
Pamela Dobbins frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Pamela Dobbins on their profile.
What languages does Pamela Dobbins speak?
Pamela Dobbins speaks English.