Profile / United States
Patrick Smith, LPC
Pennsylvania
LPC counselor - stress and relationships
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Attachment-based work
About Patrick
Patrick Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with 15 years of experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. He also addresses issues around intimacy, parenting, self-esteem, career concerns, and LGBT-related topics.
Patrick uses a practical, client-focused style. He listens first, then helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. Sessions move toward clear strategies people can try between meetings. He treats problems as things people can work on step by step.
His work draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-based ideas, and client-centered methods. That means he helps people identify patterns in thinking and behavior, accept difficult feelings when needed, and strengthen important relationships. He also uses Gottman Method approaches for relationship topics.
Typical sessions involve talking through recent problems, sorting out what matters most, and practicing small changes. Patrick often helps people process emotions, set boundaries, and build coping skills for cravings, anger, or intense worry. He frames this as practical problem solving rather than long, open-ended reflection.
People who come to him are usually looking for direct, structured work on specific problems. He guides step-by-step practice and checks progress along the way. To begin, clients complete a short intake and schedule a first session to identify immediate goals.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Patrick commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in practical ways. CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing different responses, which works well for anxiety, depression, and stress. ACT emphasizes noticing difficult feelings, clarifying values, and taking concrete actions even when emotions are uncomfortable, which can help with avoidance and motivation.He also draws on attachment-based ideas to map out relational patterns and the Gottman Method for focused relationship work. Together these approaches help identify what to practice, whether that is communication skills, boundary-setting, or coping with cravings. He treats finding the best method as a collaborative process and will help clients pick strategies that match their goals and preferences.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, shorten check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also allow for flexible pacing of skill practice and quicker follow-up between meetings. Patrick will discuss the format and plan practical next steps at the first appointment to suit everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address most often?
He works with stress, anxiety, addiction issues, relationship and family problems, trauma, grief, depression, and related issues such as intimacy and self-esteem.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
He helps clients identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, then practices alternatives in session and between appointments to change those patterns.
What is his clinical background and experience?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 15 years of clinical experience working with a range of emotional and relational concerns.
Where is he based and licensed?
He practices in Pennsylvania and holds the PA LPC credential.
What languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.