Patrick Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania with 15 years of experience.
01About Patrick
Patrick Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania with 15 years of experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship and family concerns, and other issues that can feel overwhelming. Patrick aims to listen carefully and help people find practical ways forward.
He uses plain, down-to-earth conversation to identify what matters most to each person. Sessions often start by talking through what feels hardest now and what the client wants to change.
Background and approach
Patrick works collaboratively to build small, doable steps that fit a person’s life and values. His work draws on several approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Attachment-Based Therapy. Patrick mixes these methods to address worry, low mood, grief, and patterns that repeat in relationships.
He also helps people dealing with addiction, codependency, and problems around trust and commitment. Patrick pays attention to family dynamics and parenting challenges while helping people handle anger, shame, and isolation. He supports people facing infidelity, abandonment wounds, or difficulties blending families.
Therapy sessions include talking through emotions, learning new ways to communicate, and practicing strategies to manage cravings or intense reactions. Practical problem solving is a regular focus. Patrick encourages use of mindfulness and values-based goals alongside cognitive tools to change unhelpful habits.
He treats each person as the expert on their life and partners with them to make steady, realistic progress.
02Credentials
- LPC (Pennsylvania)
- License PC005736 · expires February 2027
- NPI
- 1255696787 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Patrick lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Workplace issues
Methods Patrick names
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Gottman Method
- Mindfulness Therapy
These are the methods Patrick names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
Therapeutic approaches for online work and what they do
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking committed action toward them while learning to accept difficult feelings. It can help people who feel stuck by showing ways to act in line with what matters most despite discomfort. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds shape current relationship patterns and helps people develop healthier ways of connecting and responding to others.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Patrick will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and suggest which methods to try. He treats the choice as collaborative and adjusts strategies over time based on what is helpful.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when a fuller interaction is desired. Phone sessions can fit a lunch break or use less bandwidth. Live chat and text-based messaging make it possible to check in between sessions or use shorter, more frequent touchpoints. These options let people arrange care around work, family, and other commitments while continuing steady therapeutic progress.
05Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does Patrick work with?
He focuses on stress, anxiety, addiction, relationships, family matters, LGBT concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy, parenting, anger, self-esteem, career issues, and depression.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He takes a non-directive, practical style that emphasizes listening, gentle exploration, and small, doable steps toward change.
How much experience does he have?
Patrick has 15 years of experience providing counseling to people with a wide range of emotional and relational concerns.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
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