Patrick Miranda

Patrick Miranda is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Illinois with five years of clinical experience. He works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, addictions, bipolar disorder, depression, and questions about life purpose. He also focuses on communication problems, drug and alcohol addiction, family of origin issues, men's issues, mood disorders, and young adult concerns.

He has a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Nebraska Omaha. His background includes work in residential and outpatient settings for substance use disorders. That experience informs how he approaches addiction and mood-related struggles in therapy.

In sessions he uses a blend of cognitive-behavioral techniques, skills drawn from dialectical behavior approaches, and existential ideas. He helps clients look at beliefs and values, test how thoughts influence feelings, and develop practical skills for managing intense emotions. Conversations are often focused on small, concrete steps clients can try between meetings.

He has experience working with people across adolescence and adulthood and has supported many who identify as LGBTQ+. He aims to help clients notice patterns that get in the way and then try different ways of responding to those patterns.

Outside of work he reads and plays video games. Practical matters such as scheduling a first session begin by using the site matching questionnaire to find a good initial appointment time.

How evidence-based methods work in online sessions

Patrick uses cognitive-behavioral techniques to help clients identify and test unhelpful thoughts. CBT sessions often include practical exercises and homework to change patterns that feed anxiety and low mood.

He also draws from dialectical behavior ideas to teach emotion regulation and interpersonal skills. These techniques focus on short, usable skills for coping with strong feelings and improving communication.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with clients to see which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That means trying things, checking how they feel, and adjusting the plan together.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm available formats before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins when a full in-person visit is impractical. Phone or video options can be chosen for quieter surroundings, lower bandwidth needs, or a shorter check-in when that suits a client's routine.