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Dr. Patrick McCain

Dr. Patrick McCain

Therapist · Oklahoma

Experienced counselor focused on practical change

  • Person-centered approach
  • Trauma-informed care
  • Supports addiction recovery

About Patrick

Dr. Patrick McCain is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Oklahoma with 18 years of experience. He focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, trauma, and other life challenges. He emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental approach that centers the person's needs and choices.

He uses a person-centered stance that treats each client as the expert on their own life. That means listening first, then offering ways to build on strengths. He draws from several therapy approaches to match what each person responds to and to address symptoms like panic, low mood, or substance cravings.

His background includes long-term work with trauma and substance use concerns. He pays attention to triggers and how past events still affect reactions today. He also supports people facing grief, relationship and intimacy struggles, parenting stress, attention difficulties, and burnout from caregiving or work-related compassion fatigue.

Sessions with him aim to identify practical steps clients can try between meetings. He helps people set goals, practice new ways of coping, and track small changes over time. He emphasizes collaboration and respects each person’s decisions about their care.

Dr. McCain works in English and accepts international clients. He asks new clients to use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on availability. Costs vary with location and a subscription model is used that can be canceled at any time.

How approaches like ACT and client-centered work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts without getting ruled by them and choosing actions that line up with personal values. It can help with anxiety, avoidance, and making steady steps toward meaningful goals. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an accepting, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist listens and follows the client's lead. That style supports people who need to feel heard and understood while they figure things out.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, symptoms, and preferences, then choose methods together. This collaborative process helps adjust techniques so they fit the client rather than forcing a single method.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. They can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a workday, and let people meet without arranging childcare or transit. For some people, being able to connect from a familiar setting helps them focus on the work rather than logistics. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT and client-centered methods for remote work so sessions still emphasize clear goals, practiced skills, and steady progress.

Areas of focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepressionTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCancerCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, intimacy and relationship issues, sleep and eating problems, parenting stress, ADHD, bipolar mood challenges, and related concerns.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

He takes a person-centered approach, listening first and building on strengths. He combines practical techniques with collaborative goal-setting to find what helps each person make change.

What is his background and experience?

He has 18 years in clinical practice, including work with trauma, substance use, mood disorders, and attachment-related concerns. That background informs how he identifies triggers and tailors interventions.

Where is he based and what credential does he hold?

He practices in Oklahoma and holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor.

Which languages are supported and can international clients participate?

Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking so you know how sessions will be conducted.

How does payment work and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, so final pricing depends on the chosen subscription level.

How do I begin working with him?

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

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