Patrick Smith
Compassionate counselor focusing on practical change
LPC Pennsylvania
- Experience
- 15 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship
- Approaches
- Gottman Method, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Languages
- English
About Patrick
Patrick Smith is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) who uses a practical, person-focused approach to help people manage overwhelming feelings and day-to-day struggles. He emphasizes listening first and building on each person's strengths.
Background and approach
Sessions aim to create space to talk, process emotions, and find workable ways forward. Patrick draws on methods such as the Gottman Method, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and attachment-based ideas to tailor work to each person’s needs.
He favors clear, doable steps rather than lengthy theory. Conversations focus on what matters most to the client and on small changes that add up over time.
He has 15 years of experience helping people with stress, anxiety, depression, substance use concerns, and complicated relationship and family issues. Patrick also addresses intimacy-related worries, grief, self-esteem, and anger, along with related struggles like codependency, commitment doubts, and jealousy.
He listens for patterns that keep people stuck and helps them test new ways of relating and coping. Sessions combine empathy with practical tools.
Patrick works to identify unhelpful thinking and behavior and to build clearer communication skills. He supports clients as they process past hurts, explore attachment wounds, and develop plans to handle triggers and cravings.
People who choose Patrick can expect collaborative, down-to-earth sessions that respect their pace. He helps clients set realistic goals and practices techniques between meetings so progress carries into daily life.
How therapy approaches shape online care
Gottman-informed work focuses on communication and interaction patterns. It helps people recognize how everyday conversations turn into bigger problems and teaches specific skills for clearer, calmer dialogue and rebuilding trust.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people accept difficult feelings while clarifying values and committing to meaningful actions. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and for moving past avoidance into steps that fit a person's goals.
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships affect current bonds and emotional reactions. It can help people understand patterns of closeness and distance and try new ways of connecting that feel safer and more satisfying.
Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to identify what feels most helpful based on your goals, history, and preferences. You and the therapist can try different methods and adjust as needed to find the best fit.
Online sessions come in several formats: video calls for face-to-face conversation, phone sessions when video isn't practical, live chat for shorter check-ins, and text-based messaging for ongoing support. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce travel time, allow quick briefings between appointments, and match communication styles and tech access.
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Experience
15+ years
Licensed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English