Therapist profile
Patrick O'Leary, LMFT
California
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - Addiction and Relationships
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- Credentials
- LMFT
- License
- LMFT, California / 27408
- NPI
- 1538209572
- Experience
- 41 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
About
- Addiction and recovery
- Relationship patterns
- Behavioral strategies
About Patrick
Patrick O'Leary is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with 41 years of clinical experience. He focuses on addiction, relationship and intimacy concerns, stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, mood disorders and other life changes. He works with people who are facing parenting strains, career crossroads, or problems tied to substance use and emotional health.
Over four decades he has helped clients untangle patterns that show up again and again in relationships. He pays attention to how attachment, communication, control, and codependent behaviors shape daily life. Sessions include straightforward conversation about what is happening now and practical steps to try between meetings.
His style blends client-centered methods with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness techniques. Narrative and Solution-Focused methods also shape how he helps people reframe difficult experiences and identify small, workable goals. Expect direct feedback and clear options rather than vague theory.
Patrick aims to reduce shame and restore a sense of agency by naming emotional patterns and testing different responses. He works on setting limits, managing anger, and improving intimacy in ways that fit each person’s circumstances. He also supports people coping with medical challenges such as cancer or the stress faced by first responders.
Sessions are conducted in English and follow the usual professional standards for a California LMFT. Before booking, people should confirm current session options and formats to be sure they fit their needs.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions
Patrick often draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on the person’s own experience and priorities and supports clearer self-expression and decision making. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) appears in session work as a practical way to spot unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors for anxiety, mood concerns, and addictive patterns. Mindfulness Therapy is used to build moment-to-moment awareness and reduce reactivity to stress and strong emotions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped before. Together they decide which combination of methods makes sense, and they adjust the plan as needed based on what is actually helpful.
Confirm the exact session options before scheduling since specific formats are not listed in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten a check-in when time is limited, or avoid travel time. Many people find remote sessions let them stick with regular appointments while managing work, parenting, or medical commitments.
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Experience
41+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma, mood disorders, stress, grief, parenting strains, and related concerns such as codependency and communication problems.
What is his therapeutic approach like?
His approach combines client-centered conversation with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness techniques, plus narrative and solution-focused tools to set short-term goals.
How much experience does he have?
He has 41 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of life challenges and behavioral health issues.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a California LMFT and practices in California.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.