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Maxine Dumser
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, RPTS
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
4700 Spring Street, Suite 307, La Mesa, CA 91942
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I provide a safe and supportive environment for clients to share and feel heard. Every client has his or her unique way of relating to others and learning, which impacts what kind of therapy, will be effective. I come alongside my clients to explore, encourage, and support them in the therapeutic process while developing skills to take with them as they continue on their own personal journey. I utilize different theoretical concepts including Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Acceptance/Commitment (ACT) Solution Focus and Play/Art therapies, while consistently viewing clients through the lens of developmental stages and attachment styles.
I work with all people regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, age, spiritual beliefs, economic status or sexual orientation. I specialize in children of all ages, adolescents and families. I also work with individual adults who are experiencing depression, anxiety, life cycle changes and have experienced trauma.
I specialize in attachment, grief/loss, trauma, play therapy, and integration of faith in therapy. Skill sets I encourage in treatment include: restructuring insecure attachment styles, establishing and maintaining practical boundaries, effective communication, restructuring self-concepts, anger management, coping skills, and positive parenting.
Call or Email Maxine Dumser now for a free 15 minute consultation - (619) 493-3918
Let's Connect (619) 493-3918
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
Insurance
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Health Net
- Managed Health Network (MHN)
- Medi-Cal
- MHNet Behavioral Health
- Optum
- TRICARE
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Maxine Dumser
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, RPTS
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 45707 Maxine Dumser
- Certificate from Association for Play Therapy S2864 / 2020
- Attended Bethel University, Graduated 2004
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Child
- Behavioral Issues
- Adoption
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Attachment related issues
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Mood Disorders
- Obesity
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Spirituality
- Teen Violence
- Trauma and PTSD
Endorsement
Client Focus
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family ,
Group
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Hispanic and Latino
Religion
Christian
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family ,
Group
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Hispanic and Latino
Religion
Christian
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment based therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Experiential Therapy
- Family Systems
- Integrative
- Interpersonal
- Play Therapy
- Relational
- Trauma Focused
Location
Nearby Areas
Call for a free consultation now - (619) 493-3918
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Maxine Dumser
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, RPTS