Patrick O'Leary, LMFT

Patrick O'Leary is a California-licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 41 years of clinical experience. He works with adults who are facing difficulties such as addiction, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, parenting pressures, and anger. Sessions focus on practical steps people can take to handle stress, restore communication, and manage intense emotions.

Over four decades Patrick has supported people through career shifts, midlife change, and the fallout from trauma or loss. He helps clients sort through what keeps them stuck - patterns in relationships, habits around substances or food, or cycles of guilt and shame. The work is grounded in direct conversation and problem-solving rather than jargon.

His approach draws on Client-Centered methods and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to reduce unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. He also uses Mindfulness techniques to calm reactivity and Narrative and Solution-Focused practices to reframe stories and set achievable goals. Sessions mix listening with concrete tools people can try between meetings.

People come for help with intimacy concerns, attachment difficulties, first responder strain, or parenting stress. Patrick pays attention to communication problems and control issues that often underlie anger and conflict. He supports clients in rebuilding trust with themselves and others through clear steps and steady guidance.

Practical matters such as managing work stress, coping after separation, or handling relapse are addressed directly. Clients are invited to set goals and track progress. The emphasis is on usable strategies that fit into everyday life.

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