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Patrick Reynolds

Patrick Reynolds

LPC · South Carolina

Licensed counselor with practical, client-centered care

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  • Client-centered approach
  • Skill-based strategies
  • Adoption and foster care focus

About Patrick

Patrick Reynolds is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with two decades of experience supporting people through hard times. He describes therapy as a shared process and aims to walk alongside clients as they pursue change. His work often focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, grief, substance concerns, and relationship struggles.

Patrick combines a client-centered attitude with practical methods drawn from several approaches. He uses elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused methods, and Trauma-Focused work to help people manage emotions and make steady progress. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented, with space to process painful events and learn skills for daily life.

He has worked in mental health and addiction settings and has provided telehealth services. Patrick also offers clinical supervision for licensure candidates in Arizona. That mix of clinical and supervisory experience informs his straightforward, mentoring style during sessions.

People who come to him often want help with parenting stress, attachment concerns, adoption and foster care issues, coping with life changes, or addictive behaviors. He aims to create an environment where clients feel heard and where practical next steps are clear. Patrick emphasizes teamwork and realistic goals rather than quick fixes.

Therapy with him typically focuses on present problems and building skills to handle triggers and setbacks. He encourages clients to bring specific examples of struggles so sessions can target what matters most. The work seeks steady progress through collaborative planning and honest conversation.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a respectful relationship where clients guide the pace and topics. This approach helps people who need to feel understood as they work through emotional concerns and life changes.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, emphasizes learning concrete skills for managing intense emotions, tolerating distress, and improving relationships. It can be helpful for strong mood swings, anger, and ongoing stress that affect daily life.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and which methods feel most useful. Together they decide what to try first and adjust plans as progress unfolds.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins during a workday when needed. Many people find that focused, skill-based work and trauma processing translate well into virtual sessions when the therapist and client agree on a plan.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyDialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Credentials

Arizona, Tennessee, South Carolina

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Patrick help with?

He works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, relationship and family issues, grief, parenting challenges, ADHD, and related areas such as attachment and abandonment.

What is his general therapy style?

His style is client-centered and collaborative, blending practical skill teaching with trauma-focused and motivational techniques to address emotions and behavior change.

How much experience does he have?

He has about 20 years of experience working in mental health and addiction settings and providing telehealth services.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with licensure in Arizona and South Carolina and works from South Carolina.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can he see clients outside the United States?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How are fees and payment handled?

Costs vary by location and therapist availability, and sessions are arranged through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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