Patrick Wintheiser, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Patrick!

I specialize in helping young adults who need support with depression, substance use, and anxiety. I strive to be an attuned, collaborative, and candid provider in all of my therapeutic relationships.

My focus

I work with young adults dealing with social anxiety, self-defeating habits and addictions, depression, and issues around self-esteem. My clients often want meaningful relationships and to feel at peace with who they are, but old narratives and habits get in the way.

My approach

My approach is rooted in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. In sessions, we will identify what you want out of life and your core values. We will then identify what gets in the way of these goals and collaborate on ways to create change.

My communication style

My communication style is calm, warm, attuned, and honest. I create a space free of judgment where you can be your authentic self and feel a genuine connection with me. I will be honest when I notice self-defeating patterns that might be getting in the way of the life you want to create.

My journey to mental healthcare

I was drawn to this field because I saw that our world needs judgment-free spaces for self-exploration and support. I look forward to supporting my clients by providing this space to them.

My goals for you

Goal setting is very collaborative. I want you to take the lead on identifying what you hope to get out of our sessions. We will regularly track progress toward those goals and make adjustments whenever needed.

Our first session

We will spend the majority of our time talking about how you've been feeling recently, and I will ask questions to better understand why. The first session is about us building an initial connection and helping me get a sense of where we should go from there.

I identify as...

Male
Caucasian or White
Buddhist, Agnostic, Spiritual

Expertise

Specialties

Child Abuse or Neglect

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Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Mindfulness-Based

Behavioral Activation

Motivational Interviewing

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Focus populations

BIPOC

Body Positivity

Gay

LGBTQIA+

Lesbian

Queer

Sex Worker

Sex-Positive/Kink

Transgender

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

USC PPO / EPO Plan
Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from San Diego State University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Patrick Wintheiser