Hello! My name is Patrick and I've been a licensed therapist since 2014. I'm originally from NY but transplanted to NC after graduating high school. I'm a UNCG alum, obtaining both my bachelors and masters there. I have counseling experiences in university settings, community-based agencies, and private practice. I have experience working with teens, adults, couples, families, and groups, but right now I am exclusively working with individual adults.
Everyone goes through hardships and it's just easier to handle them when you're not alone. I believe that the core of therapy is a relationship. You are the expert on your life and I'm here to help provide guidance through the tough times. I primarily utilize cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) but also borrow from various therapeutic approaches. Our work together may entail talking out problems, activities, or even worksheets.
Online therapy looks a little different than in-person therapy. Typically, online therapy is brief, solution-focused, and aimed at immediate behavior change. In contrast, face-to-face therapy can be a longer duration, "deeper", and more exploratory. I believe each client has different needs and I feel confident in my versatility and capability to provide for those variety of needs. Whether client's are looking for more tangible solutions or "deeper" self-awareness, I believe open communication is the key to giving clients what they need. If what I'm doing isn't working then let me know so we can fix it.
I look forward to potentially working with you!
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Parenting issues, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, ADHD
NC LCMHC 10990
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Patrick has been very attentive, thoughtful, and helpful. It is rare that he is unfamiliar with something, and I get the sense he is happy to research new things between sessions. He taught me new methods for processing situations effectively.
Written on Mar 19, 2020 after therapy with Patrick for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, self esteem, and adhd