Dayla Patterson, Therapist
Dayla Patterson, LMFT, provides compassionate and personalized mental health care to adults and seniors across California. She helps clients navigate life’s challenges by fostering self-awareness, resilience, and personal growth. Through individual, family, and group therapy, Dayla supports her clients in developing the tools they need to promote well-being and lead fulfilling lives.
Dayla specializes in treating anxiety, depression, and PTSD/trauma. She understands how these conditions can impact daily life and relationships, and she tailors her approach to meet each client’s unique needs. Whether clients are facing the stress of midlife transitions, coping with grief, or managing postpartum depression and anxiety, Dayla offers a safe and supportive environment for healing. She is also skilled in addressing sleep disorders and women’s issues, ensuring that her clients receive comprehensive care.
In addition to her primary specialties, Dayla works with individuals managing ADHD, bipolar disorder, and psychosis/schizophrenia. She incorporates evidence-based interventions like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness practices to support her clients’ progress. Dayla is also experienced in family therapy, helping families strengthen communication and navigate complex dynamics.
Dayla’s practice is inclusive, serving diverse populations, including individuals in the adoption and foster care system and those on the autism spectrum. She is passionate about creating an affirming space where clients feel seen, heard, and empowered.
Outside of her professional life, Dayla enjoys reading, meditation, and exercising. She finds fulfillment in helping clients connect with their strengths and navigate available resources to achieve happiness and personal growth.
Provider Introduction
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Individual Therapy: Ages 18-75+
- Family Therapy: Ages 18-75+
Areas of Focus
Individual Therapy
Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.
- Anxiety
- Depression/feeling down
- Panic attacks
- Self-esteem
- Stress management
- ADHD
- Aging
- Attention & focus
- Autism: generally independent
- Bipolar Disorder
- Career & relationships (mid-life)
- Career & work issues
- Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
- Early adulthood: Starting college or career
- Empty nesters
- Ethnic identity
- Focus, concentration & memory
- Gender identity
- General relationship issues
- Grief & loss
- Hallucinations
- Intense mood changes
- LGBTQ+
- Marital stress or divorce
- Menopause & perimenopause
- Other women's health concerns
- Parenthood
- Parenting
- PMS & PMDD
- Premarital counseling
- Psychosis/issues with reality
- Racial identity
- Retirement
- Schizophrenia/schizoaffective
- Sexual trauma
- Sleep issues or insomnia
- Social injustice
- Social skills & communication
- Stress from ongoing health issues
- Trauma & PTSD
- Unusual thoughts or beliefs
Family Therapy
Improve communication and resolve conflicts within family dynamics with a clinician's guidance.
- Anxiety
- Depression/feeling down
- Grief & loss
- Panic attacks
- Self-esteem
- Stress management
- ADHD
- Adoption & foster care
- Attachment issues
- Attention & focus
- Autism: generally independent
- Bipolar Disorder
- Caregiving
- Childhood behavioral issues
- Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
- Early adulthood: Starting college or career
- Ethnic identity
- Family conflict
- Gender identity
- General relationship issues
- Hallucinations
- Intense mood changes
- LGBTQ+
- Marital stress or divorce
- Parenting
- Premarital counseling
- Racial identity
- Schizophrenia/schizoaffective
- School behavioral issues
- Sexual trauma
- Sleep issues or insomnia
- Social injustice
- Social skills & communication
- Stress from ongoing health issues
- Trauma & PTSD
- Unusual thoughts or beliefs
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Shield of California (D)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Central Health Plan of California
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Elevance Health (Anthem BC) (D)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Health Net (MHN)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)
- Lucet (SCAN Health Plan)
- Magellan (D)
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare West (TriWest)
Languages
- English
Education
-
University of Phoenix
-
California State University - Fresno
-
Fresno City College
New patient?
Book Appointment OnlineFrequently Asked
Questions
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Dayla Patterson. You can also call 925-282-1778 to have someone assist you.
Dayla Patterson generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 925-282-1778 to find out Dayla Patterson's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Dayla Patterson:
- Aetna
- Blue Shield of California (D)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Central Health Plan of California
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Elevance Health (Anthem BC) (D)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Health Net (MHN)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)
- Lucet (SCAN Health Plan)
- Magellan (D)
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare West (TriWest)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 925-282-1778 to see how we can help.
Dayla Patterson is a Therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Dayla Patterson works at:
Yes, Dayla Patterson does offer online telehealth visits.
No, Dayla Patterson is not currently offering in-office visits. They are offering online telehealth appointments.