How Adam works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- California
- Years in practice
- 30
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Adam
Adam Whyte is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in California with three decades of clinical experience. He focuses on clear, practical support for people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, depression, anger, and related concerns. Adam uses straightforward tools to help clients gain better control over daily challenges and feel more capable.
He draws on client-centered work to build a respectful, nonjudgmental space where people can talk through what matters most to them.
Background and approach
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools are used to spot unhelpful thinking and test new behaviors. Attachment-based ideas help explore patterns in relationships and how they affect mood and reactions. Adam also uses strategies from Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach emotional regulation and coping skills.
Mindfulness and journaling are offered as practical exercises clients can use between sessions. He emphasizes strengths and realistic steps rather than abstract promises. Over his career Adam has supported people from varied backgrounds and identities.
He frames goals around everyday function - better sleep, calmer responses, healthier habits, and improved communication. Sessions are paced to match each person’s needs and life demands. People who choose Adam can expect focused, down-to-earth work aimed at usable skills.
He helps clients set small goals, practice new responses, and track progress over time.
What Adam works with
Everything Adam lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Adam's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- ADHD
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dissociation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Forgiveness
- Hoarding
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Adam lists
- 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
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and current relationships shape emotional responses. It can help people understand why they react strongly in close relationships and learn new ways to connect and regulate feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches concrete techniques to challenge unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors that reduce anxiety, depression, or anger.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Adam will collaborate with each person to pick strategies that match their goals and daily life. Together they review what helps, adjust tools, and set small practice steps so progress is clear and manageable.
Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be a good fit when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text messaging make it easier to fit brief coaching or skill reminders into a busy day. These options let people access consistent support without long commutes and make it simpler to practice new skills between meetings.
Questions people ask about Adam
What kinds of problems does Adam address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, anger, sleep problems, self-esteem, and relationship or intimacy-related issues.
What is his general approach in sessions?
Sessions use client-centered listening combined with practical tools from CBT and DBT. The focus is on skills, real-life practice, and building personal strengths.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Adam has 30 years of experience since earning his MSW and has continued developing clinical skills over that time.
What credentials and location are on record?
He holds the LCSW credential and practices in California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.