- CBT methods
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Solution-Focused work
About Patrick
Patrick Barrett is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) with 12 years of experience. He practices in South Carolina and North Carolina and works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, addiction, self-esteem, and life changes.
Patrick uses several practical therapy methods, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution-Focused therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. He draws on these approaches to help people identify what matters to them, change unhelpful thinking patterns, and build small steps toward better functioning.
Sessions are straightforward and goal-oriented. Patrick focuses on concrete strategies you can use between meetings, such as behavior experiments, values-guided planning, and short problem-solving exercises. He also supports people dealing with trauma, bipolar disorder, depression, ADHD, and compassion fatigue when those issues affect daily life.
Many clients come with questions about work, school, or early adult life changes, and Patrick regularly addresses career concerns, life purpose, and the strain of relationships during this stage. He also helps people facing drug and alcohol addiction, guilt and shame, and social anxiety.
His style favors collaboration and clear next steps. He asks about what matters to you, suggests approaches that fit your situation, and checks progress as work continues. To begin, follow the site's guidance to complete the matching steps and schedule a first session.
How Patrick uses therapy methods online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps you clarify personal values and take small committed actions toward them while learning to live with difficult thoughts. It is useful for anxiety, life purpose questions, and motivation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses practical exercises to shift unhelpful patterns. It often helps with anxiety, depression, and behavioral changes. Motivational Interviewing supports readiness to change by exploring ambivalence and strengthening personal reasons for change, which can be useful with addiction and motivation challenges.Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. Patrick will ask about your goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together you can try a method for a few sessions and adjust based on how well it fits your needs and life circumstances.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let you use visual or written exercises during a meeting. Licensed professionals can still use the same ACT or CBT tools through remote meetings, and Patrick adapts exercises so they work in the session format you choose.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
South Carolina, North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, self-esteem, life changes, trauma, bipolar disorder, depression, ADHD, and young adult issues.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses practical, evidence-informed approaches like CBT, ACT, Solution-Focused therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to set clear goals and small steps between sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 12 years of professional experience working with adults on a range of concerns including addiction and mood conditions.
What are his credentials and location?
He is an LPC and an LCMHC licensed in South Carolina and North Carolina, based in South Carolina.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session formats before booking, as the profile does not specify which formats are used.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that may be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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