Where Adam stands
- Credentials
- LCSW
- License
- LCSW, California / 27024
- NPI
- 1821167289
- Experience
- 30 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
About
- Attachment-based methods
- CBT and DBT skills
- Mindfulness practices
About Adam
Adam Whyte is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in California with 30 years of clinical experience. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, and codependency.
He has worked in clinical roles since completing his MSW in 2001 and currently serves as a Senior Clinical Social Worker at the VA working with veterans. Over three decades he has worked with people of different ages, genders, cultures, and sexual orientations. His background includes helping with mood challenges, substance use issues, sleep problems, parenting stress, compassion fatigue, and adjusting to life changes.
In sessions he uses practical methods drawn from attachment-based therapy, client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and emotionally focused therapy. He also uses mindfulness, journal writing, relapse prevention techniques, motivational interviewing, and strengths-based ideas to help people notice supports and build inner resources.
Work in the room tends to focus on clear skills and small steps. That might mean learning a new way to name feelings, trying a short mindfulness practice, or spotting patterns that keep someone putting others first. He supports people who want clearer boundaries, steadier mood management, or better coping strategies when life gets hard.
People who want to start are asked to complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Attachment-based work focuses on how people relate to others and to themselves. In practice that means looking at patterns from past relationships and trying new ways of connecting and setting boundaries to reduce people-pleasing or over-responsibility. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches straightforward skills to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often useful for anxiety, depression, and habits linked to addiction.Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, what has helped before, and what feels manageable. Together they pick techniques to try and adjust them over time based on what actually helps in day-to-day life.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online appointments can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow a shorter check-in when needed, and reduce travel time. They also make it simpler to keep momentum between sessions by practicing skills in real situations and bringing those examples back to discuss with the therapist.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, codependency, ADHD, and related concerns.
What is his therapy style?
He blends attachment-based, client-centered, CBT, DBT, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy approaches and focuses on practical skills and self-awareness.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 30 years of experience and has been practicing since completing his MSW in 2001.
What credentials and location apply?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California and currently works as a Senior Clinical Social Worker at the VA.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.