Patrick Fernaiz

LMFT7 years of experience
Available
$200 per session

About

I am a licensed professional in California with extensive experience in the mental health industry. With 7 years of dedicated work and an additional 11 years of complementary experience, I have worked in various settings including the criminal justice system, high-acuity psychiatric
With experience working with a wide range of individuals, I have honed a proven strategy to better serve your needs by helping you pinpoint underlying issues you face.
units, applied behavioral analysis, geriatrics, substance abuse facilities, and PHP/IOP/RTC levels of care. Thank you for considering me as your therapist.

First session

I respect your courage in taking the first step towards therapy and I am here to support you on your journey. Your story is important and together, we can work towards achieving your goals and finding inner peace. During our initial session, we'll kick things off with a friendly introduction before delving into the specific hurdles you're navigating. This will pave the way for us to design a personalized roadmap that we'll embark on together in our future sessions.

Strengths

With experience working with a wide range of individuals, I have honed a proven strategy to better serve your needs by helping you pinpoint underlying issues you face.

Ideal clients

I am best positioned to support individuals who are ready to better understand themselves and create meaningful change in their lives. Many of the clients I work with value a collaborative, nonjudgmental space where they can be honest and feel truly heard. I work especially well with individuals who are motivated to engage in the therapeutic process and are open to learning practical tools alongside deeper self-reflection.

Treatment methods

Dialectical Behavior (DBT)

Experience working with DBT in various settings including, the criminal justice system, high-acuity psychiatric units, applied behavioral analysis, geriatrics, and PHP/IOP/RTC levels of care.

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Experience working with CBT in various settings including, the criminal justice system, high-acuity psychiatric units, applied behavioral analysis, geriatrics, and PHP/IOP/RTC levels of care.

Trauma-Focused CBT

Experience working with Trauma-Focused CBT in various settings including, the criminal justice system, high-acuity psychiatric units, applied behavioral analysis, geriatrics, and PHP/IOP/RTC levels of care.

Solution Focused Brief Treatment

Experience working with a Solution Focused Brief Treatment in various settings including, the criminal justice system, high-acuity psychiatric units, applied behavioral analysis, geriatrics, and PHP/IOP/RTC levels of care.

Location

Virtual sessions

Identifies as

  • Man

Top specialties

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Trauma and PTSD

Other specialties

  • Addiction

  • Anger Management

  • Crisis Intervention

  • Dissociative Disorders

  • Family Conflict

  • Grief

  • Life Transitions

  • Peer Relationships

  • Self Esteem

  • Sex Addiction

Serves

  • Adults (18 to 64)

  • Elders (65 and above)

  • Individual Therapy

Doesn't specialize in

  • Child or Adolescent

  • Couples Counseling

Licensed in

  • California

Accepted insurance

  • Aetna

  • Aetna - ASR Health Benefits

  • Aetna - Allied Benefits

  • Aetna - Luminare

  • Aetna - Medicare

  • Aetna - Moda

  • Aetna - WebTPA

  • Aetna – HealthEZ

  • All Savers

  • AvMed

  • Blue Shield

  • Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)

  • L.A. Care PASC-SEIU

  • L.A. Care Covered

  • L.A. Care Covered Direct

  • Sutter Health Plan

  • IHSS Healthy Workers

  • Cash - $200 per session

  • Gold Coast Health Plan (Medi-Cal)

  • Gold Coast Health Plan Total Care Advantage (HMO D-SNP)

  • Golden Rule

  • Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare

  • Health Net (Medi-Cal)

  • Community Health Plan of Imperial Valley (Medi-Cal)

  • CalViva Health (Medi-Cal)

  • Health Plan of San Joaquin/Mountain Valley Health Plan – Medi-Cal

  • L.A. Care Health Plan (Medi-Cal)

  • L.A. Care Medicare Plus (HMO D-SNP)

  • UnitedHealthcare/Optum

  • Optum

  • OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions

  • Oscar

  • Oxford

  • Partnership HealthPlan of California (Medi-Cal)

  • SFHP Care Plus (HMO D-SNP)

  • San Francisco Health Plan (Medi-Cal)

  • Santa Clara Family Health Plan - Medi-Cal

  • Sharp Health Plan

  • Surest (formerly Bind)

  • United Medical Resources

  • UnitedHealthcare Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)

  • UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance

  • UnitedHealthcare Shared Services

  • UnitedHealthcare StudentResources

  • UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare

  • UnitedHealthcare Complete Care (C-SNP)

Reviews and ratings

4.9 rating (82)11 reviews
  • March 28, 2026

    The best therapist. Genuine.

    Verified client, age 35-44Review shared after session 12 with Patrick
  • February 6, 2026

    I appreciate directness and being able to see the bigger picture.

    Verified client, age 45-54Review shared after session 1 with Patrick
  • December 16, 2025

    When I speak with Patrick, I know I am working with someone who listens and keeps notes because he consistently refers back to prior sessions and reminds me of previous topics/issues we have discussed. I feel comfortable and safe expressing myself with Patrick and I feel that he both affirms my experiences and provides contrary perspectives to help me see a holistic version of myself and choices.

    Verified client, age 35-44Review shared after session 6 with Patrick
  • September 30, 2025

    Patrick has a warm and approachable demeanor. He's helped me deconstruct and understand my mental health struggles. He's also helped me set reasonable goals for growth and continued development.

    Verified client, age 35-44Review shared after session 3 with Patrick
  • September 26, 2025

    I’ve been through a couple of therapists before meeting Patrick and I have to say the way Patrick conducts himself makes him stand out from the others. The way he holds space for those who require a little more TLC and understanding is so deserving of respect. He always validates his clients’ emotions and never downplays their significance. As someone who is very reserved and cautious about trust and vulnerability, I’d recommend him to anyone in the same boat as me in a heartbeat.

    Verified client, age 25-34Review shared after session 2 with Patrick
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