Patrick Currie , LPC

Patrick Currie is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania with 20 years of experience supporting people across a range of settings. He combines academic training with hands-on work in clinical, educational, and correctional environments to help clients address challenges related to mental health, relationships, addiction, career concerns, and life transitions.

Patrick earned a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Widener University, where he focused on behavioral medicine and health psychology, and later completed a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology at Temple University. Early in his career he worked on an inpatient adolescent psychiatric unit, an experience that shaped his understanding of the effects of trauma, abuse, and neglect and motivated him to develop skills for helping others navigate complex emotional and behavioral issues.

Throughout his career Patrick has provided individual counseling, led psycho-educational groups, and conducted workshops on stress management, healthy choices, violence prevention, relapse prevention, and anger management. In outpatient settings he has worked with people facing anxiety, depression, substance use concerns, grief and loss, career difficulties, relationship struggles, and other life transitions. He emphasizes a process of building awareness, cultivating acceptance, and taking purposeful action to support lasting change.

Patrick’s counseling style is supportive and empowering. He integrates elements of cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and positive psychology to teach practical skills, strengthen resilience, and identify personal strengths. He takes a holistic view of each person’s life and strives to understand clients from their perspective, remaining attentive to the needs of individuals from diverse racial, cultural, sexual orientation, ability, and life experience backgrounds.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care and Growth

Patrick draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to guide online work. ACT helps people clarify their values, accept difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and take committed action toward a meaningful life - it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical strategies and skill-building, making it effective for mood concerns, anxiety, and coping with everyday challenges.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Patrick works with clients to identify goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, then adapts methods to fit each person’s needs so therapy remains practical and relevant.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity through life changes, and access therapeutic support from home or other convenient locations, while still working with licensed professionals committed to effective care.