Patrick Fernaiz
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 units, applied behavioral analysis, geriatrics, substance abuse facilities, and PHP/IOP/RTC levels of care. Thank you for considering me as your therapist.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
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.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
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.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
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.
Specialties
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
I identify as
Man
Serves ages
Adults (18 to 64)
Elders (65 and above)
Licensed in
California
Accepts
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 (Commercial)
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)
Location
Virtual
My 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.
11 ratings with written reviews
March 28, 2026
The best therapist. Genuine.
Verified client, age 35-44
February 6, 2026
I appreciate directness and being able to see the bigger picture.
Verified client, age 45-54
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.