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Darrell Patterson, LMHC

Experienced LMHC focusing on healing and resilience
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Addictions and recovery
  • Family and relationship support

About Darrell Patterson

Darrell Patterson is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with nine years of practice helping people navigate emotional and behavioral challenges. He brings a blend of clinical training and life experience to his work, pairing cognitive behavioral and client-centered techniques to support children, families, and adults in building more satisfying lives.

His approach emphasizes a therapeutic relationship grounded in respect and trust, offering a space to explore anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship struggles, addictions, and the everyday stresses that disrupt wellbeing. He views therapy as a collaborative process that helps reorganize unhelpful patterns and rebuild positive narratives without settling for prolonged distress.

Patterson’s path to counseling included undergraduate studies at Florida State University, service as a commissioned officer in the United States Army, and roles in business and corporate training before turning to clinical work. He earned a master’s degree in counseling and psychology from Palm Beach Atlantic University in 2012 and has devoted his practice to addressing issues such as trauma, mood disorders, parenting challenges, and substance-related concerns.

Grounded in both practical experience and formal training, he offers thoughtful, person-focused care aimed at helping people regain a sense of agency, emotional balance, and purpose.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression

Also Specializes In

Trauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessImpulsivityInfidelityLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Social anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Darrell Patterson have?

Darrell Patterson has nine years of experience as a mental health clinician.

Is Darrell Patterson a licensed therapist?

Yes. He holds the credential LMHC, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor. His license details are FL LMHC MH19171.

In which languages does Darrell Patterson provide therapy?

He provides therapy in English.

Where is Darrell Patterson located?

He is located in Florida.

How can I work with Darrell Patterson as my therapist?

You can work with Darrell Patterson through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Darrell Patterson work with international clients?

Darrell Patterson does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Darrell Patterson cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care and Connection

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape present-day connection patterns. It helps people understand patterns of closeness and distance in relationships and can be useful for those struggling with relationship issues, abandonment concerns, or parenting challenges.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, acceptance, and collaboration. This approach helps individuals explore their values and goals at their own pace and can be especially helpful for people facing life transitions, low self-esteem, or grief.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical, skills-focused approach that identifies unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teaches strategies to change them. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with difficult emotions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Darrell Patterson works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility to meet people where they are, with options for video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to fit care into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and access licensed professionals from afar while keeping therapy practical and accessible.

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