- 25 years experience
- Money issues support
- Client-centered care
About Patrick
Patrick Russell is a New York licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 25 years of experience. He focuses on helping people who are stressed, anxious, dealing with trauma or managing anger. He starts by listening closely and treating each person as the expert on their own life.
Over the years he has worked with people facing depression, relationship strain, workplace stress, and the fallout from separation or loss. He pays attention to practical problems like money and financial issues alongside emotional concerns. Sessions aim to build on a person’s strengths and to set realistic steps forward.
His style is straightforward and respectful. He uses clear conversation to uncover what matters most and to try different ways of coping. He encourages small, doable changes rather than overwhelming plans.
Patrick draws on several therapeutic approaches to match what a person needs. He uses client-centered methods to follow the client’s lead, cognitive behavioral ideas to challenge unhelpful thinking, mindfulness to manage stress, and motivational interviewing to support change. He blends these to fit each person's goals.
People who come to him usually want a practical, steady partner while they work through hard situations. He emphasizes collaboration, patience, and steady progress. To begin, people are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to availability.
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on following the person's lead, listening carefully, and building sessions around what matters most. It helps when someone needs a respectful space to talk through choices and feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thought and behavior and offers practical tools to test and change unhelpful thinking. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress management.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Patrick uses these methods as tools and will discuss which mix fits a person's needs, goals, and preferences. Decisions about pacing and techniques happen collaboratively so people feel involved in their plan.
Please confirm current session formats before booking since formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, for example by reducing travel time or letting someone schedule a session during a work break. They can also allow for shorter check-ins when needed or for sessions without video if that suits the person's comfort or bandwidth. Licensed professionals can adapt client-centered conversation and CBT exercises to work well in virtual settings.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, and depression. Additional focuses include communication problems, divorce and separation, forgiveness, life purpose, men's issues, and money and financial issues.
What is his therapeutic style?
His approach is collaborative and practical. He listens first, then uses straightforward conversation to identify steps a person can try between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He brings 25 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and life challenges.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a licensed mental health counselor, LMHC, licensed in New York, and practices from that location.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.