- CBT methods
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Solution-Focused work
About Patrick
Patrick Barrett is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing with 12 years of experience in South Carolina and North Carolina. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, and the challenges that come with major life changes, including questions about life purpose. Patrick also addresses addiction concerns and issues like low self-esteem and motivation.
Patrick uses practical therapeutic models such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Solution-Focused approaches. He adapts what he uses to the person in front of him, choosing tools that fit the immediate problem and the client’s preferences. Sessions tend to focus on skills you can use outside of therapy as well as short-term steps to reduce distress.
In sessions he may help people understand unhelpful thinking patterns, notice what matters most to them, and try small changes to build momentum. When addiction or substance use is involved, he blends motivational interviewing techniques with goal-oriented work to support clearer choices and engagement with recovery goals.
He also addresses issues such as trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, ADHD, social anxiety, and compassion fatigue. Conversations can include practical coping strategies, behavioral experiments, and problem-solving focused on current obstacles.
Patrick welcomes straightforward conversations about where someone feels stuck and what they want to change next. He asks about priorities, offers concrete options to try, and reviews progress along the way.
How Patrick’s therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Patrick commonly draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in session. ACT helps people clarify what matters to them and take small actions that match those values while addressing avoidance. CBT looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and uses practical exercises to change how those patterns affect mood and stress.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Patrick will collaborate with clients to decide which methods fit their goals, preferences, and the problems they bring. That might mean mixing ACT values work with CBT skills or using solution-focused steps to set short-term targets.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people try exercises and homework that connect directly to their daily routine. Patrick will discuss practical scheduling and the session rhythm so therapy fits into everyday life rather than disrupt it.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
South Carolina, North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with related to life direction?
He works with people questioning life purpose, career direction, and major transitions. He also helps with stress, anxiety, depression, and feelings of isolation or low motivation.
How would he approach feeling stuck?
He uses approaches like CBT and ACT to identify unhelpful thoughts and values-based steps. Therapy focuses on small, practical changes and measurable progress.
How much experience does he have?
He has 12 years of professional experience working with adults on addiction, mood, anxiety, and life-change concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He holds LPC and LCMHC credentials and is licensed in South Carolina and North Carolina. His practice is based in South Carolina.
Can I have sessions in a language other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How do session costs work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific rates depend on your selected plan and region.
What are the first steps to begin?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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