- Stress and anxiety
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Life purpose work
About Patrick
Patrick Miranda is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with five years of clinical experience. He works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, addictions, bipolar disorder, and depression. He also focuses on life purpose, communication problems, men's issues, and challenges common to young adults.
He earned a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Nebraska - Omaha. His background includes work in residential and outpatient substance use treatment. That experience shapes how he talks about addiction and recovery in sessions.
Patrick uses practical, talk-based work in sessions. He leans on cognitive behavioral strategies and dialectical ideas alongside existential thinking. That means he helps people notice thought patterns, build coping skills, and look at values and meaning when making life choices.
In appointments he often focuses on clear, concrete steps. He works with clients to identify beliefs and values that influence decisions. He also addresses communication patterns that make relationships and daily life harder.
Patrick has worked with people across the LGBTQ+ community and with those affected by substance use. He writes and reads about clinical topics and plays video games in his spare time. People who are feeling stuck after a job change, breakup, or health shift may find his straightforward approach useful when considering what comes next.
Approaches used online and how they help
Patrick draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to help people identify unhelpful thought patterns and test new ways of thinking. This approach is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress when concrete changes to thoughts and behaviors are helpful.He also incorporates dialectical ideas to teach skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance. These skills can be useful for managing strong moods and for people working on addictive behaviors.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit current needs and goals. That process may include trying different strategies and checking in about what is helpful.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals often use those advantages to keep work consistent while addressing life changes and questions about direction.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, bipolar disorder, and depression. Additional focus areas include communication problems, family of origin issues, life purpose, men's issues, and young adult concerns.
How would he approach feeling stuck?
He uses cognitive behavioral techniques and dialectical ideas combined with existential thinking. That approach helps people examine thoughts, build practical skills, and consider values when choosing a direction.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has five years of experience working in multiple treatment settings. His background includes residential and outpatient services for substance use disorders.
What is his professional credential and location?
He is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Illinois. The LCPC credential is the one listed in his profile.
Which languages are supported during sessions?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified in the biography. Confirm current session options with the service before booking to know which formats are available.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing depends on the chosen subscription and location.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session once matched.
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