Devon Pytel (she/her)

LMFT148203
Accepting Clients

Hello and welcome! My name is Devon Pytel. I am an LMFT accepting client's virtually throughout California.

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in , CA

Services
  • Individual

About My Clients

Are you weighed down by self-doubt, constantly comparing yourself to others, and wondering if you’ll ever be enough? It’s exhausting, and anxiety can leave you feeling trapped. But you don’t have to face it alone. You deserve self-compassion and freedom from your inner critic. Together, we’ll create a safe space for you to grow, heal, and change, using proven approaches to help you navigate overwhelming emotions.

My Background and Approach

Life’s challenges can often feel overwhelming, and my goal is to help lighten that load by focusing on your strengths and empowering you to overcome obstacles. My approach is open, empathetic, supportive, and direct, always centered on your unique needs. I use a variety of techniques, from cognitive approaches to somatic methods, depending on what fits you best. Together, we'll explore how your thoughts influence your feelings and behaviors, or work with your inner child to address unmet needs. My aim is to meet you where you are and provide the tools that support your healing. As an EMDR-trained therapist, I also use EMDR to help process past experiences that may be contributing to your emotional distress. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) reduces the intensity of negative beliefs and helps free you from the grip of self-critical thoughts. Ultimately, I’m here to help you find what works best for you and guide you toward lasting change.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe that everyone has the right to self-determination and choosing their own path. I also believe in accepting and caring for individuals as they are, no matter their identified gender, race, religion, sexuality, body-abilities, or occupation. If you want to learn more about how I can support you, feel free to contact me.

Techniques I Use

Other Techniques
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Gestalt Therapy
  • Trauma Therapy

Issues I Treat

Other Issues
  • Anger Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Body Image Issues
  • Child Issues
  • Depression
  • Marriage Counseling
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Self-Esteem
  • Teen Issues
  • Women's Issues
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Health Net
  • Kaiser
  • MediCal
  • Optum
  • TRICARE
I offer online counseling in the following states:
I have experience with the following
  • Agnosticism
  • Atheism

At A Glance

  • Experience: 6 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $100 - 150/session

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