Adam Whyte, LCSW
Experienced LCSW specializing in trauma and addiction
- Trauma and addictions
- Veterans clinical experience
- Mindfulness and strengths
About Adam Whyte
Adam Whyte is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who brings a thoughtful, experience-based approach to counseling. He holds a Master of Social Work (MSW), earned in 2001, and is licensed as an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - in California. He currently serves as a Senior Clinical Social Worker at the VA, providing care and support to Veterans.
Across his career he has focused on treating trauma, addiction, depression, anxiety, confidence concerns, and broader wellness and health issues. He works with people of varied ages, genders, cultures, and sexual orientations, tailoring methods to each person’s needs. His practice draws on practical tools such as mindfulness exercises, journal writing, mapping supports, and cultivating inner strengths to promote steady growth.
Adam is well versed in multiple therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Relapse Prevention, and Strengths-Based Therapy. He aims to help individuals who are striving for greater self-fulfillment and resilience, offering guidance that emphasizes skill building, insight, and sustainable change.
Across his career he has focused on treating trauma, addiction, depression, anxiety, confidence concerns, and broader wellness and health issues. He works with people of varied ages, genders, cultures, and sexual orientations, tailoring methods to each person’s needs. His practice draws on practical tools such as mindfulness exercises, journal writing, mapping supports, and cultivating inner strengths to promote steady growth.
Adam is well versed in multiple therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Relapse Prevention, and Strengths-Based Therapy. He aims to help individuals who are striving for greater self-fulfillment and resilience, offering guidance that emphasizes skill building, insight, and sustainable change.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
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 Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Adam Whyte have?
Adam Whyte has 30 years of experience.
Is Adam Whyte a licensed therapist?
Yes. He holds the credential LCSW. License details: CA LCSW 27024.
In which languages does Adam Whyte provide therapy?
He provides therapy in English.
Where is Adam Whyte located?
He is located in California.
How can I work with Adam Whyte as my therapist?
You can work with Adam Whyte through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Adam Whyte work with international clients?
Adam Whyte does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Adam Whyte cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Approaches for Online Work and Practical Support
Adam Whyte integrates evidence-informed methods in online sessions to address a range of concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and patterns and developing practical skills to change behaviors and emotional responses - it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills to help people manage intense emotions and reduce self-destructive patterns. Attachment-Based Therapy explores relational patterns formed early in life and works to strengthen emotional bonds and trust, which can be helpful for relationship difficulties, intimacy concerns, and attachment issues.Choosing the right approach is part of the work itself. He collaborates with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting methods over time so the therapy fits the individual. This collaborative process helps identify which techniques provide the most benefit.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into a busy life or to access care from different locations. These options support consistent engagement, ongoing skill practice, and continuity of care with licensed professionals and therapists who can adapt methods to an online format.