Dr. Patrina Wheat is a licensed clinical psychologist who provides compassionate and expert care to individuals, couples, and families across California. Specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dr. Wheat supports her patients in overcoming a wide range of behavioral and emotional challenges. Serving a diverse patient population, including children, adolescents, and adults, she is committed to helping individuals and families navigate life’s complexities, promoting mental wellness across all stages of life. Her approach is rooted in evidence-based practices, such as CBT, ACT, Exposure Response Prevention, Attachment-Based Family Therapy and Structural Family Therapy, ensuring that her patients receive most effective and personalized care possible. Whether working with a child struggling with school avoidance, a teen managing anxiety. Dr. Wheat offers support for couples and families facing relational challenges. Her expertise in Family Systems Therapy and Couples Counseling helps patients strengthen their connections and navigate complex interpersonal dynamics. Dr. Wheat also focuses on women’s mental health, particularly postpartum depression and anxiety.
Qualifications: | The Wright Institute |
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Academic Suffixes: | PsyD |
Expertise: | ADHD, Anxiety, Autism, Bipolar Disorder, Child or Adolescent, Depression, Developmental Disorders, Eating Disorders, Family Conflict, Grief, Hoarding, Marital and Premarital, School Issues, Testing and Evaluation, Trauma and PTSD |