- Thoughts and habits
- Relationship focus
- Addiction support
About Patrick
Patrick Smith is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with 15 years of practice in Pennsylvania. He uses a straightforward, listening-first style that treats people as the experts on their own lives. Sessions focus on what feels most pressing and practical for each person, whether that is stress, anxiety, grief, or questions about relationships and parenting.
He takes a non-directive, practical approach and looks for small, usable steps people can try between sessions. Patrick pays close attention to thoughts and everyday habits that shape how someone copes. He helps people talk through difficult experiences, process emotions, and build workable strategies to manage cravings, anger, or low mood.
His background includes several therapy approaches that guide how he meets clients where they are. Patrick aims to acknowledge individual strengths and to treat worries and struggles as shared human experiences. He encourages clients to tap their own resources while offering structure when people want it.
Many people come for help with relationship concerns, addictions, attachment or family stress, and identity-related issues. He also supports those facing trauma, intimacy problems, and career or self-esteem challenges. Work in sessions often blends talking, learning new skills, and practicing different ways of noticing thoughts and habits.
People who choose Patrick usually want a respectful, down-to-earth counselor who listens first. He invites clients to set realistic goals and to try steps that fit their daily life. To begin, readers can use the Start Therapy button and complete the short matching questionnaire.
He takes a non-directive, practical approach and looks for small, usable steps people can try between sessions. Patrick pays close attention to thoughts and everyday habits that shape how someone copes. He helps people talk through difficult experiences, process emotions, and build workable strategies to manage cravings, anger, or low mood.
His background includes several therapy approaches that guide how he meets clients where they are. Patrick aims to acknowledge individual strengths and to treat worries and struggles as shared human experiences. He encourages clients to tap their own resources while offering structure when people want it.
Many people come for help with relationship concerns, addictions, attachment or family stress, and identity-related issues. He also supports those facing trauma, intimacy problems, and career or self-esteem challenges. Work in sessions often blends talking, learning new skills, and practicing different ways of noticing thoughts and habits.
People who choose Patrick usually want a respectful, down-to-earth counselor who listens first. He invites clients to set realistic goals and to try steps that fit their daily life. To begin, readers can use the Start Therapy button and complete the short matching questionnaire.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
LGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepression
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksWorkplace issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Gottman MethodMindfulness Therapy
Experience
15+ years
Credentials
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It’s useful for anxiety, low mood, and problems that come from getting stuck in painful thoughts. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns, which can help with anxiety, depression, and managing cravings. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns and can help with attachment issues, trust, and relationship challenges.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Patrick will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. He will listen to what matters most and suggest techniques to try, adjusting them based on what helps in real life.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm available session formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find that focusing on thoughts and everyday habits translates well to remote sessions because exercises and between-session practice can be assigned and reviewed from session to session. Ask about the exact session options when you schedule so arrangements match your needs and daily routine.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Patrick often help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, trauma and grief, and issues around intimacy and parenting.
How would you describe his approach in sessions?
He listens first and uses a non-directive, practical style. Sessions focus on processing emotions, examining thoughts and everyday habits, and developing small, usable strategies.
What experience does he bring to therapy?
He has 15 years of clinical experience helping people manage a range of issues from addiction and attachment problems to anger and self-esteem concerns.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - practicing in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what about cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start therapy with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.