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Patrick O'Leary, LMFT

  • Experience41 years
  • LocationCalifornia
  • Focus areasADHD, Addictions, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Patrick

Patrick O'Leary brings 41 years of clinical experience as a California-licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) to work with people facing a wide range of emotional and behavioral challenges.

Background and approach

He uses an integrative, compassionate approach that combines practical strategies with deep listening to help clients address addictions, mood disorders, relationship and intimacy concerns, ADHD, trauma, grief, and stress-related issues. His practice focuses on helping people navigate life transitions, resolve persistent communication and attachment patterns, and rebuild healthier coping skills.

Patrick emphasizes understanding each person's story, reducing shame and guilt, and strengthening self-esteem so clients can make sustainable changes in work, family, and personal life. He creates an open, nonjudgmental environment where goals are clarified and strategies are tailored to fit each individual’s needs and values.

Approach-Focused Online Care for Practical Change



Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes understanding the client’s perspective and building a collaborative therapeutic relationship; it helps people feel heard and supported while they explore values and choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical exercises and skill-building, which is useful for anxiety, mood difficulties, stress, and many day-to-day challenges. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and acceptance skills that can reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation in the face of cravings, stress, or intrusive thoughts.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Patrick works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best fit their goals, preferences, and circumstances, adjusting techniques over time as needs evolve. This collaborative stance aims to match evidence-informed tools with each person's values and pace.

Online therapy using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers practical flexibility for busy schedules and varied comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access consistent support from a licensed professional without geographic constraints, allowing clients to continue work on skills, reflection, and interpersonal issues from locations that suit their life.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Patrick address?
He works with a broad range of issues including addictions, relationship and intimacy problems, stress, anxiety, mood disorders such as depression and bipolar, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting and family concerns, eating and anger issues, ADHD, and related life changes.
What therapeutic style can I expect?
His approach blends client-centered care with evidence-informed methods like CBT, mindfulness, narrative, and solution-focused techniques to match practical skills with personal meaning work.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Patrick has 41 years of clinical experience working with adults on complex emotional, behavioral, and relational concerns.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a licensed marriage and family therapist in California, holding CA LMFT 27408, and practices with a California-based license.
Does he provide services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Patrick offers a variety of online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How are fees and subscription handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to his availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issues

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesCancerCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameMidlife crisisMood disordersPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapySystemic Therapy

Experience

41+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English

What Patrick can help with

Patrick O'Leary works with clients on addictions, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues.

Patrick works with individuals through complex life transitions and personal challenges.

Patrick works with addiction.

How Patrick approaches therapy

Patrick's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Systemic Therapy.

Experience and training

Patrick is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in California, with 41 years of clinical experience.