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MD, LCSW-C

Patrick Scally, MD, LCSW-C

  • Experience50 years
  • LocationMaryland
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Grief
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Patrick

Patrick Scally brings a client-focused therapeutic stance shaped by five decades of clinical experience.

Background and approach

He combines medical training as an MD with licensure as an LCSW-C to offer practical, empathetic care for people coping with depression, stress, anxiety, grief, motivation and self-esteem difficulties, and challenges related to trauma and loss. His approach emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and adaptability to each person’s circumstances.

Patrick customizes conversations and treatment plans in collaboration with clients, valuing their input while drawing on methods such as cognitive behavioral and psychodynamic ideas, mindfulness, and motivational techniques. He frames change as a courageous process and positions himself as a partner who supports and empowers people working toward clearer goals, improved functioning, and greater day-to-day relief.

Patrick practices in Maryland and communicates in English, bringing a steady, experienced presence to complex issues including addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, sleep problems, career transitions, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.

Therapeutic approaches and online care that adapt to your life

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship and centers the client's priorities and lived experience. This approach helps people clarify goals, feel heard, and take ownership of change by shaping sessions around their values and preferences.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical strategies to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and to develop more effective coping skills. CBT is often helpful for stress, anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and for managing day-to-day challenges that interfere with functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each client to decide which methods fit best for their goals, symptoms, and personal style, and may blend elements from different approaches as progress unfolds.

Online sessions make it easier to access consistent care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options allow scheduling flexibility, support for people with busy routines or mobility constraints, and multiple ways to stay connected between live conversations while working through practical tools and coping strategies.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, motivation and self-esteem problems, trauma and loss, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, sleep difficulties, career and life changes, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
What is the therapist's general approach or style?
The practice is client-centered and collaborative, blending cognitive behavioral tools, mindfulness techniques, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic perspectives to tailor treatment to each person's needs.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
He brings 50 years of professional experience in clinical social work and related practice settings, offering long-term perspective on complex and persistent concerns.
What credentials and location are on record?
This clinician holds the credentials MD and LCSW-C with licence number MD LCSW-C 02526 and practices in Maryland.
Which languages and international clients are supported?
Sessions are offered in English, and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available for therapy?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing for a range of synchronous and asynchronous options.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are required to begin working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyGriefSelf esteemDepressionCoaching

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHearing impairedInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

50+ years

Licensed

Maryland

Languages

English