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Patrick Reynolds

Therapist · South Carolina

Practical, supportive counseling for meaningful change

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Patrick Reynolds
Credentials
LPC
License
LPC, Arizona · LPC-19188; LPC, Tennessee · 5489; LPC, South Carolina · 8169
NPI
1649939752
Experience
20 years
Languages
English
Location
South Carolina
  • Person-centered approach
  • Focus on coping skills
  • Collaborative goal setting

About Patrick

Patrick Reynolds is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with two decades of clinical experience. He greets clients with a straightforward invitation to begin change and offers steady support as people take that first step. Patrick frames therapy as a joint effort where clients are heard and guided toward practical shifts in daily life.

He draws from a person-centered base and blends methods to fit each person's needs. That mix includes client-centered techniques, dialectical behavior therapy, motivational interviewing, solution-focused work, and trauma-focused therapy. Sessions tend to focus on clear, usable skills and steps rather than labels or long explanations.

Patrick has worked in mental health and addiction settings and has provided telehealth services. His background includes experience with diverse populations and roles that involved clinical supervision for licensure candidates in Arizona. He has supported people dealing with depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, substance use, and relationship challenges.

In the room he aims to be practical and compassionate. Conversations typically look at coping strategies, communication patterns, and short-term goals that can ease day-to-day stress. Patrick emphasizes collaboration - clients and therapist plan next steps together and adjust as progress is made.

He also addresses concerns tied to codependency, abandonment, attachment, and grief, tailoring work to what each person brings. If someone wants straightforward guidance with supportive feedback, Patrick offers an approachable, experience-based practice.

How these approaches shape online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person in front of the therapist. It emphasizes listening, empathy, and helping people clarify what matters to them so they can make their own choices. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches practical skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal effectiveness which can help with anxiety, mood swings, and relationship strain. Motivational Interviewing is a conversational style that helps people find their own reasons for change and strengthen motivation for steps like reducing substance use or improving routines.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Patrick treats therapy as a collaborative process and will help clients decide which methods fit their goals and life situation. He adjusts plans as people make progress and brings different techniques together when that better serves the person's needs.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the available session formats before booking so you know what is offered. Many people find online therapy helps fit sessions into busy schedules, reduces travel time, and allows shorter check-ins when needed. Online work also lets people practice skills between meetings and bring real-life situations into discussion more easily. Licensed professionals can tailor timing and focus to make remote sessions useful and practical for everyday life.

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 concerns does Patrick commonly address?

He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addiction, relationship and family issues, grief, and many other concerns including codependency and attachment problems.

What is his general therapy style?

His work is person-centered and practical, blending DBT, motivational interviewing, solution-focused techniques, and trauma-focused ideas to fit each person’s needs.

How much experience does he have?

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

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He holds the LPC credential and practices in South Carolina while also holding licensure in Arizona and Tennessee.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the country work with him?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions priced?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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