Licensed clinical social worker recordIllinois
Pat (Patrick) Granada, LCSW
Illinois
Licensed clinical social worker - anxiety and relationship support
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Illinois
- LCSW, licence 149.012297
- NPI
- 1013547132
- Experience
- 4 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Illinois
These details come from information Pat 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
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
About Pat
Pat (Patrick) Granada is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois with four years of practice in the clinical field. He focuses on common life stresses such as anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief, addiction, and issues around self-esteem and intimacy. Sessions are conducted in English and address everyday pressures related to work, family, health, and major life changes.
Pat describes a straightforward, conversational style in sessions. He uses client-centered methods to listen first and help people set practical goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques are used to identify thought and behavior patterns that contribute to anxiety, panic, and mood problems. Motivational Interviewing supports people working through ambivalence about change, including substance use and lifestyle shifts.
Pat draws on prior work across several social work settings, with experience supporting people facing disability, medical changes like dialysis, hospice care, and severe mental health challenges. He has also trained other social workers for clinical practice. That background informs how he balances practical problem-solving with everyday coping strategies.
In a typical meeting Pat will hear what matters to the client, outline a few small steps, and check in on progress. He recognizes issues like caregiver stress, attachment concerns, communication problems, control struggles, guilt, and shame as part of many people’s stories. His work also covers career stresses, sleep problems, panic attacks, and compassion fatigue.
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, a prospective client uses the matching questionnaire and scheduling tools available through the platform to set a first session.
BHow sessions work
How Pat uses common approaches in online sessions
Pat uses Client-Centered Therapy to put the client’s concerns first and build practical goals together. This approach focuses on listening, reflecting what matters, and setting small, achievable steps to reduce stress and improve relationships.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and change thoughts and behaviors that feed anxiety, panic attacks, and mood problems. In online sessions CBT can involve reviewing recent situations, practicing new responses, and assigning brief exercises to try between meetings.
Motivational Interviewing is used when someone feels unsure about change. It’s a conversational method that helps people weigh options, increase motivation, and make decisions about issues like substance use or lifestyle shifts.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Pat will collaborate with each person to see which approach fits their goals, preferences, and pace. He checks progress and adjusts plans so sessions stay focused on practical outcomes.
The profile does not specify which remote session formats are available, so confirm the exact options on the platform before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time, helping people maintain regular progress alongside daily responsibilities.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, addictions, grief, trauma, intimacy-related issues, sleep problems, anger, career concerns, and related mood and panic disorders.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Sessions emphasize a conversational, client-centered approach with practical steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing are used to work on thoughts, behaviors, and readiness for change.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Pat lists four years of clinical experience in the supplied profile.
Is he licensed and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with an Illinois LCSW and practices in Illinois.
Can I work with him in another language or from another country?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking through the platform tools.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees vary with location.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform scheduler.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers