- Client-centered work
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness tools
About Patrick
Patrick Russell is a New York licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 25 years of professional experience. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, and depression. He describes clients as the experts in their own stories and builds on their existing strengths.
Patrick keeps things direct and practical in sessions. He listens to what is happening in a client’s life, clarifies what matters most, and helps set achievable steps forward. He uses straightforward conversation to identify patterns that keep anger and anxiety cycling and to try new ways of responding.
His approach draws on client-centered methods that prioritize the person’s perspective. He also uses techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy to spot and change unhelpful thinking. Mindfulness tools are introduced when they help reduce reactivity and sharpen focus.
Patrick emphasizes collaboration. He works with each person to set realistic goals and to practice skills between sessions. This can include managing workplace stress, handling resentment that builds over time, or responding differently in heated moments with others.
Sessions are paced to fit a person’s needs and readiness. He has experience across life transitions such as divorce and separation, financial stress, and questions about life purpose. People who want clear steps and practical skill-building often find his style useful.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person’s perspective and listening closely. It helps someone feel heard while deciding what changes matter most and is useful for sorting through anger triggers and relationship concerns.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches practical techniques to test unhelpful thoughts and to try different behaviors in stressful moments. Mindfulness therapy adds short exercises to reduce reactivity and improve attention during tense situations.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Patrick will work with the client to match methods to goals, needs, and preferences. That may mean trying CBT skill work for workplace stress or bringing in mindfulness practice for quick calming techniques.
Session formats are not listed in his biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, shorten travel time, and allow for brief check-ins when schedules are tight. Therapists and licensed professionals often adapt exercises and homework for remote work so clients can practice skills 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 concerns does he address related to anger?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, and depression. He also addresses related issues like communication problems and workplace stress.
How does he approach therapy in sessions?
He uses a client-centered stance and practical techniques from CBT and mindfulness. Sessions focus on identifying patterns and practicing new responses.
How much experience does he have?
He has 25 years of professional experience working with people on anger, trauma, and mood concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a New York LMHC and practices from New York.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to start therapy?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.