Therapist profile
Patrick O'Leary, LMFT
Licensed MFT - Family and parenting concerns
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- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Mindfulness and CBT
About Patrick
Patrick O'Leary is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, California LMFT, with 41 years of clinical experience. He focuses on a wide range of concerns including addiction, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting stress, mood disorders, and trauma. Patrick works with individuals seeking practical ways to manage stress, improve communication, and cope with major life changes.
He prefers a straightforward, person-focused style. Sessions often center on understanding what led to current struggles and finding workable steps forward. He draws on methods like cognitive behavioral approaches and mindfulness to address anxiety, depression, and coping skills. Narrative and solution-focused techniques are used when rewriting unhelpful stories and setting achievable goals.
Patrick has a long background helping people with family-related concerns such as fatherhood issues, codependency, and communication problems. He also has experience supporting those facing addiction, eating issues, and compassion fatigue. Much of his work includes addressing guilt, shame, and patterns that keep problems repeating.
In a session he listens for the immediate problem and the patterns behind it. Then he helps shape next steps - small changes that can fit into daily life. He uses practical tools and short exercises when they help progress.
He offers services in California and conducts sessions in English. If you are considering online work, confirm current session formats before booking and follow the site instructions to begin.
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How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the person. It helps when someone needs to be heard and to sort through feelings about parenthood, relationships, or loss. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and actions that maintain problems and teaches practical exercises to change them; it is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Mindfulness Therapy trains attention and breathing skills to reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation during difficult moments.Picking the right approach is part of the work together. Patrick will talk with the client about goals, what feels most helpful, and how active they want sessions to be. He adapts methods over time so the plan reflects the client’s needs and pace rather than sticking to one fixed method.
Confirm the current session options before booking so you know how sessions will be arranged. The aim of online work is to make therapy fit into everyday life more easily - for example making it simpler to schedule brief check-ins, avoid travel, or manage appointments around work or childcare. Verify session formats and timing on the booking page to choose what will work best for your routine.
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Experience
41+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
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What kinds of family concerns does he address?
He helps people with family problems such as fatherhood issues, communication breakdowns, codependency, and navigating divorce or separation.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a practical, person-centered approach that combines cognitive behavioral work, mindfulness, narrative techniques, and solution-focused steps.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 41 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of issues including addiction, trauma, mood disorders, and parenting stress.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - CA LMFT - and practices in California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients currently.
How are sessions billed and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Check the platform details for exact pricing.
What steps are needed to begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
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