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Patrick Stephens, LCSW

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Relationships Trauma, Abuse Depression
Video Phone Live Chat Messaging

About me

I am a licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than twenty years of experience in counting adult clients. My experience has led me to value the concepts of person-centered therapy and unconditional acceptance of the person and the circumstances. I am proficient in several contrasting therapy modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Trauma Therapy, and Self as Locus of Control. The core principals of the therapeutic relationship are very important to me and I believe in self determination to establish and accomplish goals that are meaningful to individuals.

Specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Depressive Disorders
Bipolar Disorders
Relationship Issues
Trauma
Substance Abuse

Professional experience

3 yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Addictions Relationships Trauma, Abuse Depression

Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Antisocial personality, Codependency, Dependent personality, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Personality disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

TN LCSW 6051

Reviews

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Very supportive and qualified therapist Have helped me a great deal

Written on May 16, 2025 after therapy with Patrick for 2 years and 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem

Patrick has been my therapist for three years now. He’s helped me process and work through so many challenges in the most caring, thoughtful way. He’s respectful, a great listener, and extremely good at gently guiding me through whatever life throws at me. I can’t recommend him enough.

Written on May 16, 2025 after therapy with Patrick for 3 years and 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem

Excellent demeanor and very kind. Is supportive throughout the conversation and easy to talk to. Engaged appropriately with any subject I mention and helps steer things in a positive direction.

Written on May 05, 2025 after therapy with Patrick for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, parenting issues, bipolar disorder, and adhd

Patrick has been great, led with understanding and care, never judgmental and always supportive. Great counselor!!!

Written on May 03, 2025 after therapy with Patrick for 7 months on issues concerning addictions, trauma and abuse, and bipolar disorder

Patrick has been great at addressing my overall issues and concerns that I am currently dealing with. I’ve been pleased with how quick we’ve been able to progress.

Written on Apr 28, 2025 after therapy with Patrick for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues

I feel I owe Patrick my life. When we first talked, I was in no danger, but so overwhelmed and desperately exhausted and discouraged! He listened. He encouraged me, nudged, suggested, and stuck with me when I yelped, took a wrong turn, kicked, or cried. Somehow, he found joy in me, released it like a fountain. Then came a morning of crushing disappointment, and Patrick had the right words to help me find balance. That evening, I suffered a terrible loss, and again Patrick was there for me with just the right words. We have pushed each other, I believe, but I am absolutely certain of his genuine care, and delight in watching me come back to life.

Written on Apr 02, 2025 after therapy with Patrick for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and family conflicts