Darrell Patterson, LMHC

Darrell Patterson is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with nine years of clinical experience. He combines life experience and formal training to walk alongside people dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma and other disruptions to daily life. He presents himself as a steady, respectful presence who wants to help people find clearer thinking and greater emotional balance.

He uses straightforward, person-focused methods in sessions. He draws on client-centered listening to understand a person’s story. He uses cognitive behavioral ideas to spot unhelpful thinking and develop practical habits that change how someone feels. He also incorporates attachment-based and emotionally-focused perspectives when relationships and connection are central to the problem.

Darrell spent earlier years as a commissioned officer in the U.S. Army and later worked in business and corporate training before earning a master’s in counseling and psychology from Palm Beach Atlantic University in 2012. He also completed an undergraduate degree at Florida State University. This mix of life and education shapes his practical, no-nonsense approach.

In sessions he emphasizes trust, respect, and unconditional positive regard. He helps people name problems, test small changes, and build new, healthier stories about themselves and their relationships. He focuses on coping skills for immediate stress and longer work for deeper patterns like trauma and grief.

People who want clear steps, honest conversation, and a collaborative plan often find this style helpful. Darrell practices in Florida and works in English.

How his approaches translate to online work

Attachment-based work focuses on how early and current relationships shape feelings and behavior. In online sessions this approach helps spot patterns in connections and practice new ways of relating, especially when relationship problems and abandonment wounds are present.

Client-centered therapy centers the person’s own goals and pace. The therapist listens without judgment and follows what matters most to the client. This helps people who need a steady, empathetic space to talk through hard things and decide next steps.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Online CBT sessions often include clear exercises and small experiments to try between meetings. That can help with anxiety, depression, impulsivity, and coping with life changes.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which ideas to try first. That decision is based on needs, goals, and what feels manageable in day-to-day life.

Confirm the specific session formats before booking so you know what is offered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter or more frequent check-ins when helpful. Licensed professionals can adapt these methods to the realities of a client’s schedule and environment.