- Stress and anxiety
- Bipolar and depression
- Social anxiety help
About Patricia
Patricia Ballesteros is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 12 years of clinical experience in California. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, bipolar disorder, and depression, and also focuses on issues such as communication problems, guilt and shame, loneliness, life purpose, self-love, and social anxiety and phobia.
Patricia's background includes work in a county mental health crisis clinic. There she provided therapy, crisis evaluations, and case management. She has experience assessing the need for psychiatric hospitalization and working alongside outreach teams and law enforcement when needed.
She has supported minors, adolescents, and adults in crisis settings. That work included direct clinical care for mood and thought disorders as well as short-term stabilization during emergencies. Her practice draws on those experiences when helping people manage overwhelming moments.
In sessions she listens and helps people sort practical steps forward. Conversations may cover coping strategies, clearer communication, and choices for next steps. Patricia helps people talk through feelings of isolation, shame, or panic and looks at how those feelings affect daily life.
She works in English and practices in California as an LMFT. To start she asks people to describe current concerns and recent stressful experiences so therapy can focus on what matters most now. The early sessions are used to set goals and plan a way forward.
Evidence-based techniques for online sessions
Patricia uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide her work. One common approach focuses on practical coping skills - teaching ways to manage intense feelings, reduce overwhelming anxiety, and handle day-to-day stress. This helps people who feel nervous in social situations or who are dealing with mood swings.Another approach emphasizes problem-solving and communication skills. That involves identifying patterns in behavior and interaction, practicing clearer ways to speak about needs, and working on steps to repair strained relationships or ease isolation.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Patricia will discuss goals and preferences in early sessions and adjust methods based on what the person finds most helpful. She works together with clients to decide which techniques fit their situation and to track progress over time.
The practical benefits of online therapy can include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into a busy week. Because session formats were not specified in the biography, confirm current session options before booking. Many people find remote work helps them keep regular appointments, reduce travel time, and focus on coping strategies between sessions.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, bipolar disorder, and depression, plus related issues like communication problems, guilt and shame, loneliness, life purpose, self-love, and social anxiety and phobia.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Sessions focus on listening, clarifying what feels most urgent, and identifying practical steps to manage symptoms and relationship strains.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of experience working as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, including time in county mental health crisis services.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a California LMFT and practices in California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients currently.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first appointment?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.