Therapist profile
Adam Whyte, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Relationships and Parenting
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About Adam
Adam Whyte is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in California with 30 years of clinical experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and relationship and parenting concerns. He also addresses sleep problems, anger, low self-esteem, ADHD, bipolar mood issues, and coping with life changes.
Adam draws on a range of practical techniques in sessions. He uses mindfulness and guided journal work to help people notice patterns and calm their thinking. He helps clients identify supports they already have and build everyday skills that make life more manageable.
Over three decades Adam has worked with people from many backgrounds and identities. Much of his recent work has been in a Veterans Affairs setting as a Senior Clinical Social Worker. That experience has shaped how he approaches trauma, addiction, and long-term stress reactions.
In sessions he mixes cognitive behavioral tools with emotion-focused and attachment-informed ideas. That combination is used to address how thoughts, feelings, and relationship patterns keep problems going. He also draws on DBT techniques when strong emotions or impulsive behaviors need clear, step-by-step strategies.
Adam aims to help people increase their day-to-day functioning and inner strengths. He supports clients who want clearer communication, better sleep, reduced substance use, or more consistent coping skills. To begin, he asks about current struggles and what a more manageable life would look like.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Attachment-informed work looks at patterns people form in close relationships. It helps a person notice how early relationship patterns affect current reactions and connection. This approach can be useful for adults managing intimacy-related concerns, family conflict, or long-standing trust issues.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches practical steps to shift unhelpful thinking and to try out new behaviors. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and many everyday coping challenges.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy provides clear skills for managing intense emotions and reducing impulsive behaviors. It emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better interpersonal effectiveness in straightforward, practice-oriented ways.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to match methods to goals, needs, and personal preferences. That may mean combining elements from attachment work, CBT, and DBT depending on what helps most.
Confirm the exact online session options before booking, as formats are not listed in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, or a busy day. They also let people use shorter check-ins when schedules demand it or avoid video when bandwidth is limited. Licensed professionals can adapt these approaches to remote sessions while focusing on practical skills and clearer communication.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
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What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, relationship strain, parenting concerns, sleep issues, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, and related challenges.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He combines client-centered listening with practical tools from CBT, DBT, EFT, and attachment-informed work to help people change patterns and manage emotions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 30 years of clinical experience, including a current role as a Senior Clinical Social Worker at the Veterans Affairs.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LCSW licensed in California and practices with that credential in the state.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does he offer?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time according to the service terms.
How do I start working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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