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Douglas Patrick, LCSW

  • Experience21 years
  • LocationMaine
  • Focus areasADHD, Relationship, and Self esteem
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Douglas

Douglas Patrick is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Maine who brings 21 years of experience to his work with adults facing a wide range of concerns, including relationship difficulties, self-esteem challenges, depression, coping with life changes, ADHD, and addictions.

Background and approach

He also addresses trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleep problems, parenting stress, anger, career transitions, and compassion fatigue, along with many related areas such as codependency, mood disorders, and phobias. Douglas emphasizes clients' strengths and their authority over their own stories, helping them build on existing resources to move toward meaningful change.

His approach blends evidence-informed methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing with narrative and solution-focused techniques. Douglas frames therapy as a collaborative process that asks clients what matters most to them and supports practical steps toward those goals.

He encourages courage and curiosity as people try new strategies, and he offers steady support as they navigate setbacks and successes along the way.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care



Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify personal values and take committed action toward a meaningful life while learning to relate differently to uncomfortable thoughts and feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and trying concrete experiments to change behaviors and emotional responses; it is often used for depression, anxiety, and mood-related challenges. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented method that helps people resolve ambivalence and strengthen motivation for change in areas like addictions or behavior shifts.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist works together with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative exploration can involve blending techniques and adjusting strategies over time so the work stays practical and relevant to the client's life.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to maintain continuity during life transitions. These formats allow licensed professionals to provide ongoing guidance, skills practice, and check-ins in ways that match different communication styles and day-to-day needs.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Douglas address?
He works with many issues including relationship struggles, self-esteem and confidence problems, depression, ADHD, addictions, grief, trauma, intimacy-related concerns, sleep and parenting challenges, and career or life transition stressors.
What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?
Sessions emphasize a collaborative, strengths-based stance that invites clients to identify values and practical steps forward while combining acceptance and change-oriented techniques.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
Douglas brings 21 years of professional experience working with people across a broad range of mental health and life concerns.
Where is the therapist licensed and located?
He is licensed in Maine as an LCSW with license number ME LCSW LC7181 and practices with clients in that state.
Are services available in other languages or internationally?
All services are offered in English, and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What formats are offered for sessions?
Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How are sessions paid for and what does therapy cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a time according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changesADHD

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyDivorce and separationFamily problemsFatherhood issuesGuilt and shameJealousyMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPhobiasPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Social anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

21+ years

Licensed

Maine

Languages

English