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Adam Whyte

LCSW

Adam Whyte, LCSW

Practical, skills-focused therapy for everyday challenges

Licensed in California
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About Adam

Adam Whyte is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who practices with a focus on practical, skills-based therapy. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people change unhelpful thinking and behavior. Adam writes plainly and aims to make therapy useful for everyday life.

He has three decades of clinical experience and has worked in settings that include care for Veterans. That long experience shapes a straightforward style that balances skill teaching with listening. Sessions often involve learning new ways to manage stress, mood, sleep, and cravings rather than only talking about problems.

Adam combines CBT with attachment-informed and client-centered ways of working. That means he pays attention to how relationships shape feelings while centering each person's goals. He also uses elements from dialectical behavior therapy to teach emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills.

In practical terms Adam uses tools such as mindfulness practice, journaling, relapse prevention planning, and mapping supports. These tools are used to build habits that help with anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship strain, and life changes. He helps people notice patterns and try different coping strategies in small, manageable steps.

His approach is collaborative and goal-focused. Sessions aim to identify one or two clear priorities, try targeted strategies, and track what changes. People who want concrete skills and steady progress often find this way of working helpful.

Approach-driven care delivered online

Adam uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce anxiety, depression, and problematic habits. Attachment-Based Therapy is used to look at how close relationships affect emotion and trust, helping people improve intimacy and communication. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's goals and strengths, offering a respectful, nonjudgmental space to work through concerns.

Deciding on an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to pick or combine methods that fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That means trying a few strategies, tracking what helps, and adjusting the plan together over time.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which makes it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video works well for skill teaching and face-to-face conversation. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be simpler to schedule. Live chat and messaging let someone check in between meetings or use shorter, focused exchanges. These options aim to make regular work on goals more practical and consistent.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Adam address?

He works with concerns such as stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, compassion fatigue, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep problems, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, bipolar challenges, and coping with life changes.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

His style is practical and skill-focused, combining Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with attachment-informed and client-centered methods to teach coping strategies and improve daily functioning.

What background and experience does he bring?

He has 30 years of clinical experience and has held roles including Senior Clinical Social Worker at the VA, which informs a direct, practice-oriented approach.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in California and practices from that state.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats does he offer?

He sees people via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What should I do to start therapy?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationDrug and alcohol addictionForgivenessHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

30+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English

License and registration

LCSW, California
27024
NPI (National Provider Identifier)
1821167289

As listed on the therapist's professional profile. You can check a license with the state licensing board and an NPI in the national registry.

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