Patrick Barrett, LPC, LCMHC

Patrick Barrett is a licensed counselor practicing in South Carolina. He holds LPC and LCMHC credentials and brings 12 years of clinical experience to his work. Patrick focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar concerns, and substance use issues. He also supports people facing life transitions, questions about purpose, and struggles with shame or isolation.

Patrick uses a mix of practical approaches in sessions. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Solution-Focused methods depending on what a person needs. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented, with simple tools people can try between meetings. He also uses motivational interviewing techniques when addressing addictions and behavior change.

People can expect clear explanations of strategies and step-by-step guidance for tackling problems. Patrick helps break large issues into manageable steps and checks in on progress. He aims to make therapy a place to learn new skills and try different ways of coping.

Over his career Patrick has worked with issues such as career stress, compassion fatigue, ADHD, social anxiety, and young adult challenges. He also addresses forgiveness, guilt, and rebuilding after trauma. His style is straightforward and collaborative, focused on practical change.

To start, visitors typically complete a short questionnaire and schedule sessions according to availability. Patrick practices in South Carolina and works in English.

How his approaches translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify what matters to them and take small, committed actions toward those values. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and struggles with motivation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns; it can help with anxiety, depression, and stress. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative way to strengthen a person’s own motivation to change, commonly used when addressing addictions or ambivalence about behavior change.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That choice can shift over time, and sessions are used to test what helps and adjust the plan together.

The practical benefits of online therapy include making sessions easier to fit into a busy week and reducing travel time. Online work can support homework between sessions, quicker check-ins, and steady progress even when life is hectic. The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online or in-person options before booking to match your schedule and needs.