- Client-focused care
- Practical coping skills
- 20 years experience
About Patrick
He uses a client-centered frame as the foundation of his work. That means sessions begin with the person's goals and move at a pace that feels manageable. He brings techniques from several approaches when they fit the situation, including skills for emotion regulation, practical problem solving, and motivation to change.
Over 20 years Patrick has worked in mental health and addiction settings and provided telehealth services. His background includes work with children, adolescents, and adults, and he also offers clinical supervision for licensure candidates in Arizona. His experience includes supporting people through depression, trauma, substance use concerns, and relationship strain.
In the therapy room he focuses on helping people cope with life changes, build self-esteem, manage grief, and reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression. He also addresses parenting stress, sleep and eating concerns, compassion fatigue, and attention-related challenges. Patrick aims to create a calm, respectful space for practical change.
People who choose him can expect collaborative sessions that mix listening with skill teaching. He encourages gradual steps and clear goals. The emphasis is on workable tools and steady progress rather than quick fixes.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Arizona, Tennessee, South Carolina
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy places the person's goals first and emphasizes listening and collaboration. Online sessions using this approach focus on the person's concerns and adjust pace and techniques to fit what they say they need. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches concrete skills for managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and reducing impulsive behaviors; taught online, these skills can be practiced between sessions and reviewed with the therapist. Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons for change by weighing choices and building motivation; this style works well in short, focused online conversations aimed at specific goals.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The clinician will talk with each person about their situation, goals, and preferences and then suggest which methods to try. Treatment is collaborative and can be adjusted over time as needs change.
The practical value of online therapy is fitting sessions into real life. Confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are offered. Online work can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when that suits a schedule, and make it easier to keep appointments during busy weeks. Licensed professionals can teach skills, review progress, and set concrete action steps in ways that fit everyday routines.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Patrick commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and related issues like grief, addiction, relationship strain, parenting stress, and attention-related challenges.
What is his general therapy style?
He uses a client-centered approach and draws on DBT, motivational interviewing, solution-focused, and trauma-focused methods to teach skills and solve problems together.
How much experience does he have?
Patrick has over 20 years of experience in mental health and addiction settings, including telehealth work and clinical supervision duties.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and practices in South Carolina while holding licenses in Arizona and South Carolina.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the country work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.