Patrick Barrett
Experienced clinician blending evidence-based therapies
LPC, LCMHC South Carolina
- Experience
- 12 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Self esteem
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Languages
- English
About Patrick
Patrick Barrett brings 12 years of clinical experience to his practice, integrating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution-Focused techniques, and client-centered listening to tailor care to each person’s needs.
Background and approach
He works from a collaborative stance, helping clients examine patterns of thinking and behavior while supporting practical steps toward change. His dual licensure - LPC in South Carolina and LCMHC in North Carolina - reflects long-standing regional practice and familiarity with a range of presenting concerns.
Common topics he addresses include stress and anxiety, depression and bipolar mood concerns, substance use and addictions, self-esteem difficulties, and the effects of trauma and compassion fatigue. He also focuses on issues such as life purpose, social anxiety and phobia, ADHD, and the struggles young adults often face.
Patrick aims to create a respectful space for exploring motivation, guilt and shame, forgiveness, and isolation while applying evidence-informed methods to help clients build coping skills. Therapy with him emphasizes practical strategies and incremental progress, with choices about approach guided by each client’s goals and preferences.
He views therapy as a shared process of learning and growth and supports clients in developing tools that fit their everyday lives.
Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Care
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavioral patterns to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes noticing difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that reflect personal values, which can help with coping, motivation, and managing avoidance. Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes empathic listening and collaboration, giving clients space to explore concerns while the therapist follows their lead and supports self-directed growth.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to understand goals, preferences, and the issues they want to address, then recommend or combine methods that best match those needs. This teamwork helps tailor a plan that feels practical and realistic for daily life.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats make scheduling easier and allow people to maintain continuity of care from different locations while using familiar communication methods. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, homework, and skill-building to work effectively across these formats, supporting steady progress even when meeting remotely.
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Experience
12+ years
Licensed
South Carolina, North Carolina
Languages
English