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Patrick O'Leary

Experienced therapist for life transitions

LMFT California

Experience
41 years in practice
Focus areas
Addictions, Relationship, Intimacy-related issues
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Patrick

Patrick O'Leary brings more than 41 years of clinical experience to his practice as a licensed marriage and family therapist in California. He blends compassionate, client-focused care with practical strategies to address addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, mood disorders, and many kinds of stress and life transitions.

Background and approach

His long career includes work with trauma and abuse recovery, grief, eating and parenting challenges, and bipolar and depressive conditions. O'Leary emphasizes understanding each person's story and the emotional patterns that shape behavior.

He uses established therapeutic methods to help clients improve communication, manage anger and anxiety, cope with career or family stresses, and develop healthier coping skills. He also focuses on issues such as attachment, codependency, forgiveness, and mother- and fatherhood-related matters when relevant.

Sessions aim to foster self-understanding, reduce guilt and shame, and build resilience through collaborative exploration and goal-oriented work. Patrick welcomes individuals seeking steady, experienced guidance as they navigate change and pursue more satisfying relationships and emotional balance.

Online approaches that balance insight and practical skills



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy offers a structured way to identify unhelpful thought patterns and test new ways of thinking and behaving; it is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and many everyday coping challenges. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating an empathic, nonjudgmental space where the therapist follows the client's lead and supports self-directed growth and personal insight. Mindfulness Therapy encourages present-moment awareness and nonreactive attention to thoughts and feelings, which can help with emotion regulation and stress management.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Patrick collaborates with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. He integrates techniques as appropriate and adjusts the plan over time so the work remains relevant and action-oriented.

Offering video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, online therapy provides flexibility for scheduling and ongoing communication between sessions. These formats can make it easier to access consistent care while balancing work, family, or geographic limits, and they support step-by-step skill building through regular contact and follow-up.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
He works with a wide range of issues including addictions, relationship and intimacy problems, trauma and abuse, mood disorders like bipolar and depression, grief, parenting challenges, and stress-related concerns.
What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?
Sessions emphasize an understanding, client-centered stance combined with practical, evidence-informed techniques such as cognitive behavioral strategies and mindfulness to address thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
How much clinical experience does he have?
The therapist brings 41 years of clinical experience working with individuals facing a broad spectrum of life challenges and transitions.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a licensed marriage and family therapist with the designation CA LMFT 27408 and practices in California.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
He does not accept international clients at this time and works with clients located within the region indicated.
Which session formats are available for therapy?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a session according to the therapist's 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