Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
Hi, I’m Patrick, a Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania with over 25 years of experience helping people in various settings. I received my Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Widener University with a focus on behavioral medicine and health psychology, learning the amazing ways in which we can improve or regain health and wellness using the power of the mind. Then, while working on an inpatient adolescent psychiatric unit, I witnessed the damaging effects of trauma, abuse and neglect and so I returned to school at Temple University and earned a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology to be better equipped to help others deal with life’s many challenges.
I have worked in clinical, educational and correctional facilities providing individual counseling, conducting workshops and seminars on stress management, making healthy choices and other topics, as well as running psycho-educational group programs for violence prevention, drug abuse prevention, relapse prevention and anger management. I have continued to provide outpatient therapy addressing a number of issues – anxiety, depression, substance abuse, grief and loss, work and career problems, relationship issues, life transitions and more. No matter what type of challenges you are facing, I believe we all have the capacity to improve ourselves and live more authentic, healthy and fulfilling lives.
Success in any endeavor is a process of developing awareness, gaining acceptance and taking effective action. My style is supportive and empowering, using elements of cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness and positive psychology to educate and inspire others to master these skills. I take a holistic approach to counseling, looking at every aspect of a person’s life to identify strengths, build resiliency and encourage growth. I am also sensitive to the needs and challenges of individuals from different groups, including racial, cultural, LGBT, differently abled or other. I respect the values and experiences of my clients and I aspire to see the world from their perspective as we work towards the life they want to live.
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Patrick Currie is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Pennsylvania with 20 years of experience helping people across clinical, educational, correctional and outpatient settings. He earned a Bachelor of Psychology from Widener University with a concentration in behavioral medicine and health psychology, which informed his interest in how mental processes influence health and wellbeing. While working on an inpatient adolescent psychiatric unit, he encountered the harmful effects of trauma, abuse and neglect and returned to school at Temple University to complete a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology to better support those facing life’s challenges.
Throughout his career he has provided individual counseling, led workshops and seminars on stress management and healthy decision-making, and facilitated psycho-educational group programs focused on violence prevention, drug abuse prevention, relapse prevention and anger management. In outpatient practice he addresses concerns such as anxiety, depression, substance use, grief and loss, career and work difficulties, relationship problems and life transitions.
He believes personal growth occurs through developing awareness, building acceptance and taking effective action. His approach is supportive and empowering, integrating cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices and principles from positive psychology to teach practical skills. He favors a holistic view of wellbeing, considering all areas of a person’s life to identify strengths, increase resilience and encourage meaningful change.
He is attentive to the needs of clients from diverse backgrounds, including racial and cultural groups, LGBT individuals and people with differing abilities, and seeks to understand each person’s perspective as they work together toward the life the client wants to live. He holds a Pennsylvania professional counselor license – a state credential authorizing him to practice (PA LPC, license PC005122).
Many people wonder whether meeting with a therapist remotely can really help. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties or major life changes, online therapy has been found to be comparable in effectiveness to traditional in-person sessions.
One major benefit is flexibility – clients can connect in the way that suits them best, choosing from video calls, phone sessions, live chat or in-app messaging. This adaptability makes it easier to fit support into a busy schedule and to maintain continuity through life transitions.
Therapists who offer online services are licensed professionals, and if a client decides they would prefer a different therapist they can switch at any time to find a better fit.
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