Patrick Smith, LPC - Therapist in Pennsylvania

About Patrick

Patrick Smith is a licensed professional counselor who uses practical, down-to-earth methods to help people manage stress and family concerns. He draws on fifteen years of experience and listens closely to what matters to each person. Sessions move at a steady, respectful pace so families and parents can focus on what will make daily life more manageable.

He uses accepted therapies like cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy to find realistic ways to change patterns that cause pain.

Background and approach

He also uses attachment-based ideas and the Gottman Method when relationship dynamics are part of the work. Those approaches shape how he helps clients break unhelpful cycles and build clearer communication. In the room he starts by hearing what feels most urgent and practical.

He helps people talk through strong emotions and then makes small, doable plans for change. When addiction, grief, or past trauma are present, he works to make sure problems are named and addressed without judgment. Many referrals to his work come from people coping with parenting stress, blended family issues, and communication breakdowns.

He pays attention to patterns such as codependency, control problems, jealousy, and attachment wounds that often affect family life. The goal is to create tools parents and family members can use right away. Sessions are offered in English and held with a focus on collaboration and realistic steps.

Patrick values the strengths people bring and treats progress as a series of small changes toward better daily functioning.

Evidence-based approaches that work online for families

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts without getting stuck in them and then commit to actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and for parents wanting to act in ways that reflect their values despite stress. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and current relationship patterns affect trust and closeness. It helps people and families understand recurring interaction styles and build safer, more reliable connections.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Patrick will listen to your goals, try out methods, and adjust plans based on what helps most. He works with clients to pick techniques and pace that fit each family's needs and preferences rather than imposing one fixed method.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy flexible for busy households. These options allow parents to schedule support around work and caregiving, keep continuity when schedules change, and maintain momentum between live conversations. The formats make it easier to put strategies into practice in daily life while keeping therapy consistent and accessible.

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.

Attachment-Based Therapy

Looks at how early bonds shaped what you expect from closeness, and how that plays out now with a partner, a parent, or your own children.

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.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Patrick address?

He works with a wide range of problems including stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family issues, parenting, grief, trauma and abuse, depression, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, and LGBT matters.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He takes a practical, non-directive stance that emphasizes listening first. Sessions focus on emotional processing and developing clear, doable steps for change.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has 15 years of experience working with people facing a variety of life challenges and relationship struggles.

What are his credentials and where is he located?

He is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor, with licence number PA LPC PC005736, practicing in Pennsylvania.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international clients accepted?

International clients are not currently accepted.

What formats are offered for sessions?

Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what the client prefers.

How are costs and starting steps handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and is billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Relationship issues

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 15 years
Licensed: Pennsylvania
Languages: English

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