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Dr. Patrick McCain

Dr. Patrick McCain, LPC

Therapist in Oklahoma · 18+ years of experience

Experienced counselor focused on practical change

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  • Stress and anxiety
  • Trauma informed
  • Person-centered care

About Patrick

Dr. Patrick McCain is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Oklahoma with 18 years of experience. He focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety along with other concerns like depression, trauma, substance-related issues, and life transitions. He greets new visitors with a direct, respectful approach and emphasizes working together toward practical change.

He uses a person-centered stance that keeps the client’s perspective central. Sessions look at strengths, values, and daily patterns to find realistic steps forward. He draws on multiple approaches so care can be adjusted for each person’s needs rather than using a single method.

In trauma work he pays attention to triggers and how past events affect current reactions. For substance-related concerns he combines different strategies to reduce the hold that substances have on daily life. He also addresses relationship and intimacy issues, grief, sleep and eating concerns, anger, and struggles with self-esteem.

Patrick frames therapy as a collaborative process where the client is the expert on their life. He aims to help people build coping skills and solve problems at a pace that fits them. He keeps a non-judgmental tone and encourages steady, practical progress.

His practice supports people facing major life changes, career stress, ADHD-related challenges, parenting strain, and compassion fatigue. He welcomes international clients who communicate in English and offers guidance on next steps for those ready to begin.

To get started, visitors are invited to use the site’s Start Therapy flow to complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression

Also works with

Trauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCancerCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

18+ years

Credentials

Oklahoma

Languages

English

How these approaches shape online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small actions that match those values. It can help when stress or anxiety keeps someone from living the life they want. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors keep problems going and teaches practical skill changes that reduce symptoms and improve daily routines. Attachment-Based Therapy examines how early relationships shape current patterns and helps people shift unhelpful ways of relating to others.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. He will work together with each person to pick methods that match their goals and preferences. That collaborative plan can change as needs evolve, with exercises and strategies adjusted along the way.

Confirm the available session formats before booking, since the profile does not list specific options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives, save travel time, and allow more flexible scheduling around work or family demands. It can also let people use shorter check-ins when time is tight or choose options that are less bandwidth intensive. Licensed professionals help tailor the pace and practical steps so therapy fits day-to-day life rather than creating extra strain.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

He helps with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma and related issues like grief, sleep and eating problems, anger, and self-esteem.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

He takes a person-centered approach that focuses on the client’s perspective and strengths, and adapts methods to each person’s needs.

What is his background and experience?

He has 18 years of experience working in counseling settings and has focused on trauma, substance-related concerns, mood disorders, and personality-related difficulties.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

He holds the LPC credential and practices in Oklahoma.

Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

Confirm current session options before booking, as the profile does not specify which formats are used.

How are costs and billing handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

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