Psychologist in Folsom, California Patrina Wheat, Psychologist

Dr. Patrina Wheat is a licensed clinical psychologist who provides compassionate and expert care to individuals, couples, and families across California. Specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dr. Wheat supports her patients in overcoming a wide range of behavioral and emotional challenges. Serving a diverse patient population, including children, adolescents, and adults, she is committed to helping individuals and families navigate life’s complexities, promoting mental wellness across all stages of life. Dr. Wheat is particularly passionate about treating many forms of anxiety (OCD, panic, generalized, specific phobia), ADHD/

Executive Functioning, and PTSD/trauma, recognizing how these issues can significantly impact daily life. Her approach is rooted in evidence-based practices, such as CBT, ACT, Exposure Response Prevention, Attachment-Based Family Therapy and Structural Family Therapy, ensuring that her patients receive the most effective and personalized care possible. Whether working with a child struggling with school avoidance, a teen managing anxiety, or an adult coping with trauma, Dr. Wheat’s therapeutic methods are tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual, fostering resilience and emotional growth. In addition to these specialties, Dr. Wheat offers support for couples and families facing relational challenges. Her expertise in Family Systems Therapy and Couples Counseling helps patients strengthen their connections and navigate complex interpersonal dynamics. Dr. Wheat also focuses on women’s mental health, particularly postpartum depression and anxiety, providing a safe space for women to explore their experiences and find healing. Dr. Wheat’s extensive experience also includes working with populations such as individuals with developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, and those involved in adoption or foster care.

She offers a comprehensive range of interventions, including SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions) and Exposure Therapy, ensuring that her patients have access to the best tools for their mental health journey. Outside of her professional life, Dr. Wheat enjoys staying active outdoors, with long walks and jogs being some of her favorite activities. She is also passionate about reading, traveling, and spending quality time with her family and friends. These personal interests reflect her dedication to maintaining balance and well-being, values she brings into her practice.