- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and anger
- Life purpose questions
About Patrick
Patrick Russell is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York with 25 years of professional experience. He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, and depression. He also focuses on practical concerns such as abandonment, communication problems, divorce and separation, forgiveness, life purpose, men's issues, money and financial issues, post-traumatic stress, social anxiety and workplace problems.
Patrick approaches therapy from a client-centered perspective. He treats each person as the expert on their own story and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions tend to be straightforward and conversational. He uses techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing when useful.
In a typical meeting he helps people name the patterns that keep them stuck. He works on concrete skills for managing anxiety, anger, and stress. He also helps people sort through relationship and workplace problems, and questions about meaning or life purpose.
Patrick uses mindfulness tools to help people calm the body and notice automatic reactions. He helps clients practice small changes between sessions and tracks progress in simple, measurable ways. The therapist aims to keep work focused and practical so people can test new behaviors in real life.
People who prefer clear, pragmatic sessions may find this style helpful. The first session is used to clarify goals and plan next steps. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.
How his approaches shape online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so the client guides what matters most; it helps when a person wants to clarify values or talk through life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety or manage anger. Mindfulness Therapy uses simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve noticing of automatic patterns.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. He collaborates with clients to decide which approaches to try, adjusts methods based on progress, and sets clear short-term goals to test new ways of coping.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce time spent traveling to appointments. Licensed professionals often use pragmatic tools in virtual sessions such as thought records, brief exposure tasks, and guided mindfulness exercises that can be practiced between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, and depression, and addresses related areas like communication problems, divorce, money issues, and life purpose.
How would he describe his therapy style?
He uses a client-centered approach that treats the person as the expert of their story, combined with practical techniques from CBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing.
How much experience does he have?
He has 25 years of professional work experience in the field.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a New York Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and practices out of New York.
Can I work with him if I live outside the U.S.?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to meet with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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