- Stress and anxiety
- Life purpose
- CBT and listening
About Pat
Pat (Patrick) Granada is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Illinois with four years of experience listed here. He focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, depression, addictions, life purpose, and other mood and adjustment issues. Sessions are described in straightforward terms to help people handle changes and difficult feelings.
Patrick trained at the University of Illinois School of Social Work and holds a master’s degree. He has worked across many social work settings including medical and hospice care, and with people facing medically induced life changes. This background shapes his practical approach to everyday problems.
In sessions he uses clear, person-focused methods. He draws on Client-Centered Therapy to listen and follow the client’s priorities. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. Motivational Interviewing helps when someone is unsure about change or wants focused coaching toward a goal.
People come to him for help with grief, trauma and abuse, intimacy issues, sleeping problems, anger, panic attacks, and caregiver stress. He also lists work on self-esteem, communication problems, control issues, guilt and shame, and social anxiety. Life purpose and career concerns are included among his areas of focus.
Patrick says he supports clients through planning practical steps and talking through decisions. He emphasizes direct conversation about what is and isn’t working and helps people try small changes. The tone is matter-of-fact and focused on concrete next steps rather than abstract promises.
How his approaches shape online work
Client-Centered Therapy is about listening closely and following the priorities the client brings. It helps when someone needs space to talk through what matters and decide next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at specific thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and uses practical tests and exercises to try new ways of responding. Motivational Interviewing focuses on strengthening a person’s own reasons for change and is useful when someone is unsure or ambivalent about taking a step.Finding the right approach is something the therapist does together with the client. He will discuss needs, goals, and preferences and suggest which methods to try first. If an approach doesn’t fit, he will adjust the plan and try other ways of working until the client and therapist agree on next steps.
The practical advantage of online work is that it can fit into everyday life more easily. Confirm which session formats are offered before booking, because the biography does not list specific formats here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins when schedules are tight. Therapists and licensed professionals often use a mix of conversation, worksheets, and coaching-style check-ins that translate well to remote sessions, and those tools can be adapted to the client’s pace and goals.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping problems, anger, career questions, and life purpose among other issues.
How does he approach someone feeling stuck?
He uses Client-Centered methods to prioritize what matters to the client, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to map thoughts and behaviors, and Motivational Interviewing to support readiness for change.
What is his background and experience?
He has four years of experience listed here and earlier work in medical social work and hospice settings, plus a master’s degree from the University of Illinois School of Social Work.
What are his credentials and location?
He is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker licensed in Illinois.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are used?
The original biography does not list specific session formats for this profile, so confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the scheduling tool.
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