Dennis Faustino Malabanan (he/him)

AMFT 159787
Accepting Clients

Therapy that meets you where you are! Be it in-person or online.

Associate Marriage & Family Therapist in Riverside, CA
Supervised by Avis Attaway

Services
  • Individual
  • Couples
  • Family
  • Child
  • Adolescent/Teen

About My Clients

My clients are thoughtful and careful..carrying more than others realize. They may be navigating anxiety, depression, relationship stress, childhood wounds, trauma, or major life transitions. Some feel stuck in patterns and situations that once helped them survive but no longer serve them. They want clarity, relief, and meaningful change—not quick fixes, but deeper understanding and steady growth.

My Background and Approach

I’m an Associate Therapist here in California offering therapy under clinical supervision. Many people come to me feeling overwhelmed on the inside while appearing “fine” on the outside. You might struggle with constant overthinking, people-pleasing, burnout, relationship conflict, guilt, or feeling disconnected from yourself. Maybe you’re navigating a breakup, family tension, career stress, cultural or identity concerns, or the impact of past experiences that still show up in the present. In our work, we slow things down and make sense of what feels heavy or confusing. We identify patterns, build tools that actually fit your life, and move at a pace that feels manageable. I integrate attachment-based, psychodynamic, CBT, CRM, and parts-based approaches to create therapy that feels supportive, collaborative, and grounded—not rigid or overwhelming.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

What does it mean for therapy to meet where you are? I believe therapy works best when it honors your lived experience, identity, and autonomy. I value curiosity, accountability, and compassion—both for ourselves and for others. I am committed to culturally responsive and inclusive care, and I strive to create a space where diverse identities, backgrounds, and intersecting experiences are respected and affirmed. Outside of therapy, I value lifelong learning and meaningful conversations. I believe growth is rarely linear, and that change often begins with honest reflection and small, intentional steps forward. Trust me, I also have to do my own work, my own learning, my own steps.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Integrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Trauma Therapy
Other Techniques
  • Attachment Theory
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Couples Counseling
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Family Systems
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy
  • Integrative Therapy
  • Internal Family Systems

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Anxiety Attachment Historical/ Intergenerational Trauma
Other Issues
  • Abuse
  • Addiction
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Historical/ Intergenerational Trauma
  • Immigration/Acculturation
  • LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
  • Marriage Counseling
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Racial Identity
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Suicidal Thoughts
  • Teen Issues
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Health Net
  • Managed Health Network
  • TRICARE
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Cigna/Evernorth
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 2 years of practice
  • Languages: English, Tagalog
  • Rate: $90 - 120/session

Info

Email Dennis Faustino
6235 River Crest Drive
Suite J
Riverside, CA 92507

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