- Stress and anxiety
- Bipolar and depression
- Life purpose concerns
About Patricia
Patricia Ballesteros is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with 12 years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, bipolar disorder, and depression. Patricia also addresses life purpose, self-love, social anxiety and phobia, isolation and loneliness, communication problems, forgiveness, and guilt and shame.
She has worked in a county mental health crisis clinic and served as a clinician evaluating people for psychiatric hospitalization. In those settings she provided therapy, case management, and crisis assessment. Her background includes mental health outreach and coordinated work with law enforcement during outreach efforts.
Patricia has experience supporting minors, adolescents, and adults within crisis services. That work involved short-term crisis stabilization and directing people to the next level of care when needed. She has also worked with people experiencing psychotic disorders and PTSD alongside mood conditions such as bipolar disorder and depression.
In sessions she listens and talks through what is happening now and what feels most urgent. She focuses on practical steps and realistic options to manage symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning. Patricia aims to help people reduce immediate distress and figure out clearer next steps for care.
Her practice reflects hands-on crisis experience and ongoing therapeutic work. People seeking help for mood instability, overwhelming stress, or addictive behaviors will find a clinician familiar with high-acuity settings and community outreach. If you are unsure whether this fits your needs, confirm current session options before booking.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work
Patricia draws on several evidence-based techniques to address mood and stress-related concerns. One common approach focuses on identifying and changing patterns that keep anxiety and depression active; this helps people test new behaviors and notice what changes. Another approach emphasizes skills for managing intense emotions and impulsive behaviors, which can be useful for addictions and mood instability. These techniques aim to build practical tools for day-to-day coping.Finding the best approach is part of the work. Patricia will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. She will check in and adapt strategies as progress and challenges become clearer.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the exact session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific options. In general, remote work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also let someone use phone or lower-bandwidth options if video is difficult. Ask about available formats when you schedule so sessions can be arranged to fit everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, bipolar disorder, and depression, plus related issues such as life purpose, self-love, and social anxiety.
How does she approach people who feel stuck or directionless?
She focuses on listening, assessing immediate needs, and discussing practical steps to reduce distress and clarify next moves.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She has 12 years of experience, including work in a county mental health crisis clinic, psychiatric hospitalization evaluations, and mental health outreach.
What are her credentials and where does she practise?
She is a California LMFT and practices in California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do costs look like?
Costs vary with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.