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- Stress and anxiety
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- LGBT support
About Patrick
Patrick Miranda is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Illinois with five years of experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, bipolar disorder, depression, and related mood concerns. Patrick works with young adults and adults and often supports people connected to the LGBT community. Sessions are conducted in English.
Patrick trained with a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Nebraska Omaha. He has worked in residential and outpatient settings for substance use, which shaped his approach to addiction and mood work. He draws on cognitive behavioral techniques and dialectical behavior ideas alongside existential thinking.
In sessions he looks at how thoughts, values, and beliefs affect choices and behavior. That means practical skills for managing distress and clearer thinking about purpose and direction. For people dealing with drugs or alcohol, his background includes treatment-focused experience and brief interventions used in outpatient and residential care.
He also spends time on communication difficulties and family of origin issues, helping clients talk through recurring patterns and make different decisions. Men's issues and life purpose are listed concerns he addresses with individual clients. He uses straightforward conversation, skill practice, and questions that probe values and meaning.
Outside work he reads and plays video games. The approach is direct and problem-focused while also considering bigger questions about values and what matters to the person.
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How his approaches translate to online work
Patrick uses cognitive behavioral techniques that help identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. This approach teaches practical tools for anxiety, depression, and stress such as thought records and activity planning that can be practiced between sessions.He also incorporates dialectical behavior ideas, which focus on emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. These skills are useful for managing strong emotions, reducing impulsive responses, and improving communication in daily life.
Choosing an approach is collaborative. He will review symptoms, goals, and preferences with the client and then recommend which techniques to emphasize. That conversation usually happens within the first few sessions so therapy can be adjusted to what helps most.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the current options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Those practical benefits can help clients use therapy consistently while they balance school, work, or family commitments.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What issues does he work with?
He focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, bipolar disorder, depression, and related mood concerns. Additional areas include communication problems, family of origin issues, life purpose, men's issues, and young adult challenges.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a blend of cognitive behavioral techniques and dialectical behavior ideas with existential perspectives. Sessions mix skill practice, practical problem solving, and conversations about values.
How long has he been practicing?
He has five years of clinical experience. That includes work in residential and outpatient substance use settings.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC). His practice location is Illinois.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions arranged and how much do they cost?
Session cost varies with location and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the chosen location and subscription tier.
How do I begin if I want to see him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session. That process begins the intake and booking steps.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.