About Patrick
Patrick Barrett is a licensed counselor with 12 years of experience who uses practical, evidence-based methods to help people navigate life’s challenges. He holds the Licensed Professional Counselor credential and the Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor credential and works from a straightforward, collaborative stance. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors.
He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take meaningful action.
Background and approach
Solution-Focused techniques are used to set small, achievable goals and track progress. People come to him for a range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and addictions. He also supports those coping with trauma, life transitions, career decisions, low self-esteem, guilt, and isolation.
Sessions emphasize practical steps and skills that can be used between meetings. Patrick favors a conversational style that centers the client’s goals. He listens for what matters most, then suggests experiments and strategies to try.
The work is collaborative - clients decide what fits and what to adjust. His practice offers multiple formats for meeting, so people can choose what fits their schedule. Patrick aims to make therapy understandable and usable, helping people move toward clearer priorities and steadier daily routines.
Evidence-based approaches for online care
Patrick commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and social fears. He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and commit to small steps that align with what matters to them. These approaches are practical and action-oriented, aimed at making everyday life more manageable.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Patrick works with each person to match methods to their goals and preferences, and he adjusts the plan as progress is made. Clients try techniques, report what helps, and refine the approach together with the therapist.
Online sessions offer flexible ways to connect. Video calls allow face-to-face conversations and shared visual tools. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth or camera use is impractical. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief check-ins, tracking exercises, or quick problem-solving between longer sessions. These options help people keep therapy consistent around work, school, and busy schedules.
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What this counselor works with
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Also listed
- ADHD
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trauma and abuse
- Young adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 12 years
- Licensed
- South Carolina, North Carolina
- Languages
- English