Key details
- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, California / 27024
- NPI1821167289
- Experience30 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationCalifornia
About
- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Adam
Adam Whyte is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with 30 years of clinical experience. He works with adults on problems such as stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, depression, anger, sleep problems, parenting and relationship concerns. He also supports people dealing with ADHD, bipolar issues, low self-esteem, caregiving strain and life transitions.
Adam has worked in clinical roles including a senior position at the VA where he provided care for Veterans. He earned his Master of Social Work in 2001 and has continued to expand his practical skills since then. His background covers a wide range of presenting problems across ages, genders, cultures and sexual orientations.
In sessions he uses clearly defined tools rather than vague talk. He draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to look at patterns of thinking and behavior. He works with dialectical behavior strategies for emotion regulation and distress tolerance.
He also integrates attachment-based ideas to look at how relationships shape reactions and emotional life. Practical practices Adam uses include mindfulness, journal writing, mapping supports, and building on individual strengths. Motivational interviewing and relapse prevention strategies are included when relevant.
Work with Adam is aimed at helping people manage difficult feelings, reduce recurring problems, and build coping skills. He frames the work in straightforward terms and focuses on concrete steps people can try between sessions.
How sessions work
Approach-driven online work with practical skills
Adam often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in his practice. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression. DBT provides concrete skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and handling interpersonal conflict.He also draws on attachment-based ideas to understand how relationship patterns affect feelings and reactions. Choosing the right mix of methods is part of the work; he and the client decide together which approaches fit the client's goals and preferences. That means sessions can shift focus as progress or needs change.
The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm the current online options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel, allowing shorter check-ins, or letting someone join from a quieter location. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises like mindfulness practice, DBT skills training, or CBT homework for remote sessions so the work remains practical and hands-on.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, depression, anger, sleep and relationship concerns among other issues.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses practical, skills-based approaches such as CBT and DBT, combined with mindfulness and strength-focused work.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 30 years of clinical experience and has held senior clinical roles, including work at the VA with Veterans.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California and practices from that state.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs and getting started handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, use the See online therapy options button, complete the 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.
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