Licensed clinical social worker recordMaine
Douglas Patrick, LCSW
Maine
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Relationships and Life Changes
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Maine
- LCSW, licence LC7181
- NPI
- 1336440973
- Experience
- 21 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Maine
These details come from information Douglas supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- CBT approaches
- ACT strategies
- Motivational interviewing
About Douglas
Douglas Patrick is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Maine with 21 years of professional experience. He works with people facing relationship strain, low self-esteem, depression, and challenges around motivation and life transitions. He also addresses concerns related to ADHD, addiction, grief, trauma, intimacy, sleep problems, parenting strain, anger, career questions, and compassion fatigue.
Douglas approaches sessions by treating each person as the expert on their own life. He looks for strengths clients already have and builds practical steps from there. Conversations focus on what is getting in the way now and what small changes could make daily life easier.
He uses straightforward, skill-based methods drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, among other approaches. Sessions include talking through patterns, testing new ways of responding, and setting realistic short-term goals. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques are used when people want to boost motivation or tackle a specific problem quickly.
Douglas prefers clear, practical work that links values, choices, and daily routines. He helps people break problems into manageable parts so progress feels visible. His experience in social work informs attention to life context like work, caregiving, and changing family roles.
People who choose him can expect a collaborative, goal-oriented approach. To begin, readers should confirm current session options and scheduling details before booking.
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How Douglas uses therapy approaches online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small committed steps toward those values. It is useful for depression, worry, and motivation struggles where people feel stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replacing them with practical strategies. CBT is commonly used for mood issues, sleep problems, and anxiety. Motivational Interviewing is a conversational style that helps people resolve mixed feelings and build internal motivation for change; it is often used for addictions and lifestyle goals.Finding the right approach is a collaborative effort. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust the plan based on what works. Clients and the therapist make decisions together about which techniques to emphasize and how quickly to move forward.
Confirm session options before booking since specific formats are not listed in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it possible to try techniques at home between sessions and bring real-life situations into the conversation. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, CBT, and motivational interviewing to remote sessions to help clients practice new skills in day-to-day life.
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Experience
21+ years
Listed in
Maine
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He supports people with relationship issues, self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, ADHD, addictions, grief, trauma, sleep problems, parenting stress, anger, career concerns, and compassion fatigue.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses practical, skill-based methods and focuses on strengths. Work in sessions centers on clear steps, behavior changes, and short-term goals.
How much experience does he have?
He has 21 years of professional practice experience.
What credentials and location apply to his practice?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Maine.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed in the biography.
How does the pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions are billed through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers