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Patrick Jones

Practical support for stress and life changes

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Credentials
LPCC
Experience
16 years
Licensed in
California
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Patrick

Patrick Jones is a licensed professional clinical counselor with 16 years of experience. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, sleep problems, and depression. He also supports clients with relationship issues, parenting concerns, grief, and self-esteem struggles.

Patrick speaks English and practices in California as an LPCC. He starts by listening to each person's story and identifying what matters most to them. Sessions focus on practical skills and small changes that fit into daily life.

Background and approach

He treats concerns like parenting stress, intimacy questions, eating issues, and burnout in straightforward terms. Patrick draws on tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy to challenge unhelpful thoughts and build values-based action. He also uses eye movement desensitization and reprocessing for trauma and dialectical behavior therapy skills for emotion regulation when helpful.

His client-centered stance keeps the person's goals at the center of any plan. People work with him to create clear steps for coping with life changes, addiction recovery, or communication problems. He addresses additional areas such as attachment and abandonment worries, caregiver stress, and first responder issues.

Sessions emphasize practical coping, problem solving, and building on existing strengths. Patrick describes therapy as a partnership. He aims to empower people to take realistic steps toward a more satisfying life while offering steady support through difficult moments.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice painful thoughts without getting stuck in them and commit to actions that match their values. It can be useful when life feels overwhelming or when someone wants clearer direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety, depression, and stress. CBT often involves simple exercises to try between sessions. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, is a trauma-focused method that can reduce the intensity of distressing memories and the way they affect daily life. Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then tailor methods together. That collaborative process helps match ACT, CBT, EMDR, or other tools to the issues at hand. Online sessions include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and to continue work between appointments. Many people appreciate the flexibility to choose a format that feels most comfortable while still using the same therapeutic tools and homework practices they would get in person.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, depression, and many related concerns such as parenting, relationship conflicts, grief, and self-esteem.
How would he describe his therapy style?
His approach is practical and collaborative. He listens first, then offers skills and steps that match a person's goals and daily life.
What is his background and experience?
He has 16 years of professional experience supporting people through addiction, trauma, coping with life changes, and other challenges.
What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?
He is an LPCC practicing in California. The credential is CA LPCC 16967.
Which languages are used in sessions and can he work with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available with him?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as session formats.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions operate through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started working with him?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

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Experience
16 years
Licensed
California
Languages
English

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