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Dayla Patterson, Therapist
Therapist in Salida, California

Dayla Patterson, Therapist

Specialties:
Anxiety Depression/feeling down Panic attacks +44
Provider Gender: Female (She/Her)
Ages Served: 18-75+
Appointments: Telehealth only. In-office visits not available
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only
Accepts Insurance: Yes - View accepted plans

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

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

Languages

  • English

Education

  • University of Phoenix

  • California State University - Fresno

  • Fresno City College

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Therapists and psychiatrists are attentive and kind. They care about you and are responsive to your needs. They are caring and they are helpful. I highly recommend.
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Sep 26, 2025
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Oct 07, 2025
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Great! Very knowledgeable and patient and answered all my questions
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Dayla Patterson, Therapist

Dayla Patterson

Therapist in Salida, California

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