About Patrick
Patrick Perry is a licensed professional clinical counselor with more than 21 years in mental health work. He has practiced in several states and has been based in the Twin Cities area of Minnesota since 2011. His background includes many years in chemical dependence treatment and ongoing independent practice work focused on substance use and related concerns.
He often helps people facing stress and anxiety. He also works with addictions, trauma and abuse, and people coping with life changes.
Background and approach
Additional focus areas include social anxiety and phobia, mood-related struggles, guilt and shame, self-love, and post-traumatic stress. Patrick uses a mix of approaches that can include clinical hypnotherapy and energy work alongside talk therapy. He has practiced clinical hypnotherapy since 2005 and integrates metaphor and visualization to help people imagine and move toward change.
He is also a certified Reiki Master Healer and Teacher and may offer Reiki to support relaxation or pain management as an adjunct to therapy. Sessions aim to be practical and oriented toward everyday life. Patrick tends to focus on clear goals and steps people can try between sessions.
He explains ideas plainly and helps clients practice new ways of coping so progress is visible. People who prefer an experienced clinician with a long history in addiction work and a willingness to use both talk-based and somatic tools may find his style helpful. He provides sessions in English and works with clients in Minnesota.
How therapeutic methods translate to online care
Clinical hypnotherapy uses guided imagery and metaphor to help people visualize change and reduce the hold of painful memories. It can be helpful for trauma processing, anxiety, and shifting habits by creating a clear mental picture of a new way of living.Reiki is an energy-based approach used here to support relaxation and pain management. In sessions that include Reiki, the therapist guides breathing and gentle attention to help a person notice and release tension as part of a broader treatment plan.
Finding the right mix of methods is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to choose what fits their needs, goals, and comfort level. Adjustments are made over time based on what proves helpful in sessions and between meetings.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility for several needs. Video calls enable face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text-based messaging can fit quick check-ins or shorter reflections. These options make it easier to schedule regular work on anxiety, stress, addiction recovery, and other concerns without long travel time.
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- Experience
- 21 years
- Licensed
- Minnesota
- Languages
- English
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