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- CBT methods
- Mindfulness skills
- Emotion regulation
About Bret
Bret Patterson, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), is licensed in Mississippi and has four years of professional counseling experience. He works on stress, anxiety, grief, anger, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, and other life challenges using the approaches he lists.
Patterson uses Client-Centered Therapy to build a working relationship and listen to what matters most. He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy may be used to teach emotion regulation and present-moment skills when needed.
Before becoming a counselor, he spent 25 years as a paramedic and clinical educator. That background shaped how he responds in high-stress situations and how he explains emotional and behavioral skills in clear terms. He aims to adapt conversations and plans to the specific concerns brought into sessions.
In practice he helps people with parenting strain, career stress, coping with life changes, and complex issues such as codependency, chronic illness, or trauma and abuse. He also lists work with LGBT concerns, addiction, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue among his focus areas.
Sessions emphasize practical steps and skills people can use between meetings. Patterson frames therapy as a collaborative process that identifies goals, tests techniques, and measures progress over time.
Those interested in starting are advised to follow the service's sign-up path to match and schedule a first session. Sessions are conducted in English and he does not accept international clients.
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How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful working relationship and listening closely to what the client reports. Online sessions using this approach center on the client's goals and the therapist's responses to those goals.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and then tests practical changes. Online CBT often uses short exercises, homework, and behavioral experiments between sessions to reinforce skills.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills. In an online format these skills can be taught through step-by-step coaching and practice planning tailored to daily life.
Choosing an approach is collaborative. The therapist will discuss goals, try specific methods, and adjust the plan based on what helps most. Clients and the therapist decide together which tools to keep using.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know how meetings are scheduled. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow for brief check-ins when time is limited, and support practicing skills between meetings. The emphasis is on fitting therapy into everyday life and using practical techniques that translate to real situations.
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Areas of expertise
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Mississippi
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, career stress, and related concerns.
What therapeutic approaches does he use?
He uses Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), the Gottman Method, and Mindfulness Therapy depending on client needs.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has four years of professional counseling experience and 25 years prior experience as a paramedic and clinical educator.
Where is he licensed to practice?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Mississippi.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can he see clients outside the United States?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.