- Practical coping skills
- Calm listening approach
- Collaborative goal work
About Robert
He creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be talked through. Sessions are meant to be practical and respectful of each person's pace. The goal is to build skills and insight that make everyday life feel more manageable.
With 40 years of professional work experience, Pat draws on a mix of well-known approaches to tailor therapy to each person. He uses methods that emphasize listening, examining patterns of thought, and strengthening emotional connection. That blend helps with anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief, and coping with life changes.
Pat also supports people dealing with parenting stress, anger, self-esteem struggles, trauma and abuse, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and career issues. He pays particular attention to guilt, shame, phobias, and social anxiety when they come up in sessions. His style is steady, empathetic, and outcome-focused so clients can make practical changes.
To begin, he encourages a clear first step and offers guidance through the process. The work is collaborative and aimed at helping people regain a greater sense of control and wellbeing.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
40+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English
Approaches that guide online work and sessions
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and following what matters most to the client; it helps people feel heard and understood when facing anxiety or stress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and social phobia. Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people recognize and name intense emotions and improve emotional connection, which is useful for intimacy-related concerns and relationship stress.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit best based on goals, current struggles, and personal preferences. Adjustments happen over time as needs evolve.
Session format options are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins, or helping sessions occur during a break at work. It also lets therapists use worksheets, thought records, and emotion-focused exercises during or between meetings to support progress.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, career concerns, bipolar issues, coping with life changes, coaching, and ADHD.
What is his therapy style like?
His style is client-centered and collaborative, focusing on listening and practical steps. He combines approaches to fit each person's needs rather than using a single method for everyone.
How much experience does he bring?
He has 40 years of professional work experience in counseling and brings that background into session planning and problem solving.
What credentials and where is he based?
He holds an LPC credential, licensed in Texas, and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.