About Patrick
Patrick Miranda is an LCPC who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, mood disorders, bipolar disorder, and depression.
Background and approach
He brings five years of clinical experience working in residential and outpatient substance use treatment settings and applies practical, evidence-informed strategies to help clients clarify values and rearrange unhelpful thought patterns.
Miranda’s training includes a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Nebraska - Omaha, and he draws on that foundation when tailoring support to each person’s needs. He uses a blend of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and existential ideas to explore beliefs, values, and life purpose.
This blend aims to help clients build coping skills, improve emotion regulation, and find clearer direction amid life’s challenges. Patrick has experience with addiction treatment and with people coping with mood-related concerns, and he emphasizes small, practical shifts that add up to meaningful change.
Outside of work he enjoys reading and video games, and he values witnessing the moments when clients gain new clarity about themselves.
Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care
Patrick commonly uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people identify and shift patterns of thinking that contribute to stress, anxiety, or depressive symptoms; this approach emphasizes practical exercises and skill-building to change behaviors and mood. He also incorporates dialectical behavior therapy skills focused on emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be useful for managing strong emotions and improving communication in difficult situations.
Finding the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. He works with clients to determine which techniques best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies over time so treatment stays relevant and effective for each person.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access consistent care without travel, support ongoing skill practice between sessions, and allow licensed professionals to tailor pacing and communication style to each client’s situation.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
Also works with
- Bipolar disorder
- Communication problems
- Depression
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family of origin issues
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Mood disorders
- Young adult issues
- Experience
- 5 years
- Licensed
- Illinois
- Languages
- English