- Stress and anxiety
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- LGBT support
About Patrick
Patrick Miranda is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with five years of clinical experience. He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, bipolar disorder, depression, and concerns faced by young adults. Patrick also focuses on communication problems, family of origin issues, life purpose, and men's issues.
He trained at the University of Nebraska–Omaha and has worked in residential and outpatient settings for substance use disorders. That background means he knows common patterns of addiction and what early recovery can look like. His experience includes work with adolescents, adults, and families, and he often supports people from the LGBTQ+ community.
Patrick uses a blend of cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy alongside existential ideas. In practice this looks like talking through thoughts and behaviors, building practical skills for stress and mood regulation, and looking at values that matter to a person. Sessions tend to mix hands-on skill practice with direct conversation about life choices.
He aims to help people find clearer thinking about their problems and to name personal values that guide decision making. That may include concrete steps for managing anxiety, strategies for reducing substance use, or focused work on improving communication. Patrick also brings straightforward discussion about identity and purpose when those topics are important.
Outside of work he reads widely and plays video games. Those interests inform a down-to-earth style and make him comfortable talking about media, hobbies, and daily pressures that matter to young adults.
How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions
Patrick uses cognitive behavioral ideas to help people notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT work focuses on specific problems like anxiety, low mood, or substance use by trying new strategies and testing what helps.He also draws on dialectical behavior therapy ideas to teach concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. DBT-style skill work can be useful when someone needs step-by-step tools to manage strong feelings or reduce impulsive actions.
Deciding which approach to use is part of the work together. He will discuss goals, test different techniques, and adjust the plan based on what the person finds helpful. That collaborative process aims to match methods to goals rather than start with a fixed program.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, limit travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Therapists in general can use remote sessions to keep regular momentum between life changes and to practice skills in real time between appointments.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with that relate to young adults?
He works with stress, anxiety, addiction, bipolar disorder, depression, and life purpose issues common in early adulthood.
What is his general therapeutic style?
He blends cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior approaches with existential ideas, using both skills practice and direct conversation.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Patrick has five years of experience working in residential and outpatient treatment settings and community practice.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He holds the LCPC credential and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to start sessions?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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