Our Durham Team

Hello! My name is Patrick, and I am a Mental Health Counselor. I believe therapy is a place where you feel heard, understood, and accepted as you are. My approach is supportive and collaborative. Rather than focusing only on what may be “wrong,” I want to help you better understand yourself, recognize the strengths you already have, and feel more confident in your abilities. I primarily practice from a Person-Centered and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) approach, while incorporating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) when helpful. I am also trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), which can quickly help people process distressing or traumatic experiences without requiring you to talk about them in detail. I don’t believe we have to eliminate every uncomfortable thought or feeling to live a meaningful life. Instead, therapy can help us learn to make room for difficult feelings and emotions while continuing to move toward the people, values, and experiences that matter most to us. Whether you’ve been in therapy before or this is your first time, we’ll start wherever feels right for you and create a space where you can feel comfortable being yourself. We’ll work together at a pace that feels right for you. My goal is for you to leave each session feeling supported, encouraged, and empowered to take meaningful steps forward!