- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
- Motivational interviewing
About Patrick
Patrick Scally is a Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW-C) in Maryland with fifty years of clinical experience. He works with people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, and challenges with motivation and self-esteem. He also helps with addiction-related concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep problems, parenting strain, and anger.
Patrick uses straightforward conversation and practical strategies in session. He listens to what matters most and adapts the work to each person’s situation. Sessions combine discussion of current problems with steps to change patterns that get in the way of daily life.
Common areas addressed include trauma and abuse, coping with life transitions, and career-related stress. He also supports people dealing with compassion fatigue, ADHD symptoms, and complicated grief. Patrick pays attention to relationship dynamics and communication problems that contribute to ongoing frustration and resentment.
His approach draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Mindfulness techniques alongside Motivational Interviewing and Psychodynamic ideas. That mix is used to help people spot unhelpful thoughts, try new behaviors, and notice emotional triggers. The work is practical and aimed at clearer thinking and steadier reactions.
People meet him to talk through setbacks, set realistic goals, and develop safer ways to express anger and frustration. He values input from the person in shaping each plan. To begin, readers should confirm current session options and then follow the site steps to schedule a first meeting.
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what the person says. It helps people feel heard and lets the therapist shape conversations around what matters most to the client. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns. Mindfulness Therapy helps people notice their emotions and bodily reactions so they can choose how to respond rather than react automatically.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then try methods that match those priorities. That collaborative process can be adjusted as progress is made.
Confirm the session formats offered before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. In general, online work can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also let someone choose sessions that suit quieter surroundings or lower bandwidth, depending on what is most practical for daily life.
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Experience
50+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, motivation and self-esteem problems, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, sleep issues, parenting strain, anger, and related matters.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a conversational, practical approach that combines Client-Centered work with Cognitive Behavioral and Mindfulness methods, plus Motivational Interviewing and psychodynamic ideas.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has fifty years of professional clinical social work experience.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is LCSW-C licensed in Maryland and sees clients based in that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.