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- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
About Pat
LCSW in Illinois with four years of clinical experience, Pat (Patrick) Granada focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, mood disorders, and other life challenges. He uses Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Motivational Interviewing in his work. Pat speaks English and practices in Illinois.
Pat describes a straightforward, conversational approach in sessions. He listens to what matters to a person and helps them set concrete goals. Sessions involve discussing current problems, noticing patterns of thought and behavior, and trying small changes to see what helps.
He has a background in social work and uses that perspective to support people facing medical, mental health, and caregiving strains. Pat has worked across social work settings and brings that experience to practical problem solving in therapy.
His use of CBT looks at how thoughts and behaviors affect mood and functioning. Client-Centered Therapy gives the client an active role in setting priorities. Motivational Interviewing helps when someone feels stuck about making changes.
Pat also addresses specific concerns like trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, intimacy issues, sleep problems, anger, career change, and compassion fatigue. He lists attachment concerns, caregiver stress, communication problems, control issues, guilt and shame, and panic attacks among areas he focuses on.
People can expect clear steps and concrete techniques rather than long theoretical explanations. The work often includes short exercises between sessions and tracking changes over time. To begin, Pat asks new clients to complete a matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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How his approaches translate to online sessions
Pat uses Client-Centered Therapy to make sure the work focuses on what the person wants to change. That approach emphasizes the client's priorities and encourages the therapist to listen and reflect back what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is practical and skills-based. Online sessions using CBT typically look at current thinking patterns and behaviors, try small experiments between sessions, and use worksheets or exercises to track progress. This approach is often used for anxiety, depression, panic attacks, and sleep issues. Motivational Interviewing helps when someone feels unsure about making a change. In remote sessions this means exploring mixed feelings, identifying personal reasons to change, and building a plan that fits the person's life. Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the work. Pat will collaborate with each person to decide which methods to use based on their needs, goals, and preferences. He encourages active discussion about what is helping and what should be adjusted. Confirm the specific session formats before booking since the biography does not list them. Many people find remote sessions easier to fit into work and family schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. If you prefer a particular way of meeting, check the current options when you sign up and schedule your first session accordingly.Sheet 3
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy concerns, sleep problems, anger, career issues, bipolar disorder, and other mood and adjustment challenges.
What therapeutic style does he use?
He uses Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Motivational Interviewing to help people set goals, change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and build motivation for change.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has four years of clinical experience working as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
What are his credentials and practice location?
He is an LCSW licensed in Illinois and practices in that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the "See online therapy options" button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.