About Patrick
Patrick Scott is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Connecticut with 20 years of experience. He helps people who are feeling stressed or anxious and those coping with depression, addictions, or major life changes. Patrick also supports people dealing with relationship struggles, codependency, communication problems, and issues like infidelity or a midlife crisis.
He focuses on building an open, nonjudgmental space where people can say what they’re thinking and feeling.
Background and approach
Sessions are aimed at practical steps - talking through current problems, identifying patterns, and testing new ways of coping. Patrick emphasizes collaboration and straightforward tools rather than technical language. Over two decades of work have allowed him to see many forms of anxiety and addiction and how they affect day-to-day life.
He draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide conversations and action plans. The goal is to help people regain steadiness and clearer perspective. Patrick approaches each person as an individual.
He listens first, then helps set achievable goals. Progress may come in small steps, like improving communication or reducing urges, and in larger changes such as navigating a life transition. People who choose Patrick can expect a calm and practical style.
He encourages honest discussion and supports clients as they try new coping strategies. His practice is aimed at helping people feel more capable and balanced as they move forward.
Evidence-based approaches and flexible online care
Patrick works with common evidence-based therapeutic techniques in straightforward ways. One approach focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms. This method helps people notice patterns, test new behaviors, and build practical coping skills that can be used between sessions.Another commonly used approach emphasizes skills for handling cravings and addiction-related behaviors. It involves learning triggers, practicing alternative responses, and developing routines that support recovery from drug and alcohol problems and other addictive habits.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Patrick will listen to goals and preferences, then try techniques that best fit each person's situation. He adjusts methods over time based on what helps most, and he involves the client in deciding next steps.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls are useful for face-to-face conversation and teaching of skills. Phone sessions can fit a work break or be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging allow brief check-ins, tracking progress, or working through immediate worries without scheduling a full call. These options offer flexible ways to keep therapy consistent while fitting into daily life.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
Also listed
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Infidelity
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Experience
- 20 years
- Licensed
- Connecticut
- Languages
- English
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