Patricia Temple, LMFT
Seasoned marriage and family therapist
- 40 years experience
- Bilingual English Spanish
- Relationship and family focus
About Patricia Temple
Patricia Temple is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California with four decades of professional experience supporting individuals, couples, and families. She brings a practical, strengths-based perspective to relationship and family concerns, working with issues such as intimacy, parenting, stress and anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, eating concerns, anger, self-esteem, and depression. Patricia also helps clients navigate complex life transitions and provides coaching for coping with change.
Her practice emphasizes the unique contributions each family member brings to the therapeutic process, allowing treatment to reflect the distinct personalities and dynamics present in every household. Patricia draws on clinical approaches that include attachment-focused work, client-centered collaboration, and cognitive strategies to help clients build skills, improve communication, and reconnect with their values. In addition to core specialties, she addresses focused areas like abandonment, adoption and foster care, blended family issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, codependency, commitment struggles, and body image concerns.
Patricia values the belief that people are the experts of their own stories and that existing strengths can be mobilized to overcome challenges. She recognizes that taking the first step toward therapy can require courage and honors the effort involved in beginning that process. As an LMFT, Patricia combines professional training and long-standing clinical experience to offer compassionate, practical support for those seeking change.
Her practice emphasizes the unique contributions each family member brings to the therapeutic process, allowing treatment to reflect the distinct personalities and dynamics present in every household. Patricia draws on clinical approaches that include attachment-focused work, client-centered collaboration, and cognitive strategies to help clients build skills, improve communication, and reconnect with their values. In addition to core specialties, she addresses focused areas like abandonment, adoption and foster care, blended family issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, codependency, commitment struggles, and body image concerns.
Patricia values the belief that people are the experts of their own stories and that existing strengths can be mobilized to overcome challenges. She recognizes that taking the first step toward therapy can require courage and honors the effort involved in beginning that process. As an LMFT, Patricia combines professional training and long-standing clinical experience to offer compassionate, practical support for those seeking change.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issues
Also Specializes In
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseEating disordersAnger managementSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changesCoaching
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Gottman Method Hypnotherapy Mindfulness Therapy Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Patricia Temple have?
Patricia Temple has 40 years of experience.
Is Patricia Temple a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LMFT credential, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Her license is CA LMFT 45408.
In which languages does Patricia Temple provide therapy?
Patricia provides therapy in English and Spanish.
Where is Patricia Temple located?
Patricia is located in California.
How can I work with Patricia Temple as my therapist?
You can work with Patricia Temple through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Patricia Temple work with international clients?
Patricia Temple does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Patricia Temple 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 with therapy 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 Relationship and Family Care
Patricia draws on a mix of therapeutic approaches that translate well to remote sessions. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and current relationship patterns shape feelings of safety and connection - it helps with intimacy problems, attachment issues, and relationship ruptures by exploring emotional bonds and repair. Client-Centered Therapy centers the client's experience and emphasizes empathic listening and collaboration - it supports people working through life transitions, self-esteem concerns, and decisions by validating strengths and personal goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors - it is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with everyday challenges.Finding the best approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Patricia works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts interventions over time so therapy remains responsive and relevant.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit support into busy schedules and to connect from different locations. For many people, remote sessions increase accessibility while preserving the same focus on skill-building, emotional processing, and improved communication that in-person work provides.