Therapist profile
Dr. Patrick McCain, LPC
Oklahoma
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anger and Trauma
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Oklahoma / LPC05297
- NPI1114246089
- Experience18 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationOklahoma
About
- CBT strategies
- Acceptance and commitment
- Attachment focus
About Patrick
Dr. Patrick McCain is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Oklahoma with 18 years of clinical experience. He works with adults on problems such as anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, relationship conflict, parenting stress, and anger. He also lists concerns like grief, sleep and eating struggles, ADHD, and career or identity transitions.
He uses straightforward, person-focused care. Sessions emphasize listening, identifying triggers, and building practical responses to difficult feelings. He draws on approaches like cognitive behavioral strategies, acceptance and commitment ideas, and client-centered work to help people manage reactivity and make different choices in the moment.
Patrick has worked with trauma-related difficulties and substance use, and he frames treatment around understanding symptom patterns rather than labels. That includes looking at how past attachment experiences shape current reactions and helping people reduce sensitivity to reminders of old events.
Therapy with him aims to strengthen everyday coping skills. That can mean learning to notice thought patterns, practicing grounding or breathing, making clear plans for challenging interactions, and rehearsing new behaviors. He also supports people who want coaching around life changes and career moves.
He approaches the work with steady, direct support and respect for each person’s decisions. Sessions focus on concrete steps and on helping clients practice alternatives to snapping, bottling up, or avoiding. People who want practical tools and a collaborative process will find this approach fit their needs.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is often used for anxiety, anger, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thought patterns and practicing different behaviors to change how situations feel. It is practical for managing anger, sleep, and mood symptoms. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape present reactions and helps people rework relational patterns that fuel reactivity.Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to decide which methods to emphasize based on goals and what feels useful. That means checking in about what helps, trying techniques in session, and adjusting the plan together.
The original biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm available options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also let people practice skills in real-life routines and then bring reactions back to therapy for review.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Oklahoma
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger-related problems does he address?
He works with adults who struggle with snapping at loved ones, building resentment, workplace frustration, and other anger concerns listed among his specialties.
What is his approach to working on anger?
He uses a person-centered stance combined with cognitive behavioral and acceptance-based techniques to identify triggers and practice different responses to anger.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 18 years of experience in counseling and has worked with trauma, substance use, mood disorders, and related concerns.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Oklahoma.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
He accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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