- Person-centered focus
- Trauma-informed care
- Values-based work
About Patrick
Dr. McCain centers work on a person-focused stance that emphasizes respect and nonjudgment. He treats each person as the expert on their life and partners with them to set realistic goals. Sessions aim to build on strengths and find practical ways to cope with hard moments.
He uses a mix of methods to match what each person needs. That can include approaches that focus on thoughts and behaviors, attention to attachment patterns, and work on values and committed action. He also brings trauma-informed strategies when past events continue to affect daily life.
When substance use is part of the concern, he adapts methods rather than relying on a single path. He helps people identify triggers, examine related beliefs, and develop routines that reduce the hold of substances.
People who choose his approach can expect a direct but collaborative style. He emphasizes building a steady counseling relationship and pacing work to what a person can handle. To begin, visitors follow the site process to match and schedule a first appointment.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
18+ years
Credentials
Oklahoma
Languages
English
How his approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters to them and then take small committed steps in that direction. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood, and life transitions where values-driven action matters. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and offers concrete strategies to change unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and some stress-related problems. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in relationships and how early bonds shape current reactions; this approach can help with intimacy issues, attachment concerns, and relationship patterns.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options with the client and choose or combine methods based on the person’s needs, goals, and preferences. That process is collaborative and adjusted as work progresses.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people keep therapy in their regular routine while working on skills, values-based change, trauma processing, or relapse prevention in substance concerns.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, substance concerns, mood challenges such as bipolar, and many related issues like grief, eating and sleeping problems, and career stress.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is person-centered and collaborative. He partners with people to set goals, build on strengths, and find practical ways to cope with daily challenges.
What kind of background does he have?
He has 18 years of experience working in counseling settings and has focused on trauma, substance use, mood disorders, and a range of personality and developmental concerns.
Where is he based and what are his credentials?
He practices from Oklahoma and holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and he does accept international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before scheduling so you know how sessions will be delivered.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.