Patti Doumany has been working with families since 1977. Her areas of expertise are extensive encompassing a commitment to the lives of children, teens, and adults. Specializations include issues of grief and loss, trauma, anxiety, depression, women's issues, autism spectrum disorders, attachment disorders, ADHD, adjustment, parenting, filial training, and self-growth. She incorporates the use of play, art, sand tray, and talk therapies in her practice. Patti is currently studying complex trauma, current neurological findings linked to parenting practices, and Gestalt sand tray therapy. She is a PhD candidate at Texas A & M Commerce and a student of Interpersonal Neurobiology.
Patti is a frequent presenter on Jungian psychology, dream analysis, issues of grief and loss, and child development and behavioral issues. She is a member of The Global Association for Interpersonal Neurobiology,Texas Counseling Association, International Studies for Near-death Experiences, North Texas Jungian Society, Dallas Psychotherapy Group, International Association for Play Therapy, and serves on the executive board of the Texas Association for Play Therapy.
"It is my theoretical belief that you possess the intrinsic resources needed to assist in coping with both everyday and significant life events. At times, these resources may not be realized or accessible due to a variety of causes. The first goal of therapy becomes establishing a safe, accepting, and qenuine therapeutic relationship. When emotionally safe, you are free to explore, gain access to, process, and integrate unresolved losses, complexes, painful memories, and self-defeating beliefs and behaviors.
My wish for you is to live out your full potential, authentically embracing the life you choose to create."
Patti Doumany
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