Therapist profile
Patrick Scott, LPC
Connecticut
LPC in Connecticut - Addictions and Relationships
Continue with PatrickWhere Patrick stands
- Credentials
- LPC
- License
- LPC, Connecticut / 46.009530
- NPI
- 1740244763
- Experience
- 20 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Connecticut
About
- Stress and anxiety
- Codependency focus
- Men's issues
About Patrick
Patrick Scott is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Connecticut with 20 years of clinical experience. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship struggles, depression, and major life changes. He also focuses on codependency, communication problems, drug and alcohol addiction, infidelity, men's issues, and midlife crisis.
Patrick keeps sessions straightforward and practical. He listens to what is happening now and works with each person to identify small, doable steps. Conversations focus on clearer boundaries, improved communication, and strategies to manage cravings, mood, or panic when those come up. He avoids jargon and uses plain language during sessions.
In the room he encourages honest talk about what is and is not working. He helps people name patterns that lead them to put others first or stay in harmful dynamics. That can include noticing people-pleasing, trouble saying no, or getting pulled into someone else’s substance use or crises.
Patrick uses evidence-based techniques to shift reactions and build more control over everyday choices. Sessions mix skill teaching, problem solving, and reflection about recurring relationship patterns. The goal is clearer thinking and steadier behavior rather than quick fixes.
People who come to him often want tools they can use between appointments. He supports practicing boundary-setting, communication exercises, and coping skills outside sessions. To begin, readers are asked to use the site matching steps to schedule a first meeting.
How sessions work
Approaches used online and how they help
Patrick uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on changing thoughts and behaviors. Cognitive-behavioral methods involve identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new ways of responding. These approaches help with anxiety, depression, and the urges that come with addiction.He also uses skill-based strategies that teach clear communication and boundary-setting. Those techniques are practical tools for people who struggle with people-pleasing, codependent patterns, or repeated relationship conflicts.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That may mean trying a few techniques and adjusting them based on what helps most.
Session formats were not specified in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It can also let someone choose a session that doesn't require video if that works better for them. Licensed professionals can tailor pacing and homework to fit everyday life and obligations.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Connecticut
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Patrick help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include codependency, communication problems, drug and alcohol addiction, infidelity, men's issues, and midlife crisis.
What is his general approach in sessions?
Sessions are practical and direct, using clear language and skill-building. He blends problem solving, communication practice, and techniques to manage mood and cravings.
How much experience does he have?
He has 20 years of professional work experience in counseling and related clinical settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Connecticut.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English, and he does accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are provided.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.