Therapist profile
Patrick Scally, LCSW-C
LCSW-C - Stress and family related issues
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- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
About Patrick
Patrick Scally is a Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW-C) practicing in Maryland with 50 years of clinical experience. He works with adults on concerns such as depression, anxiety, grief, stress, motivation, and self-esteem. He also addresses issues related to addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy, sleep, parenting, anger, and career changes.
His approach is grounded in client-centered care. He listens and adapts conversations to each person's needs. Sessions focus on practical steps people can take to manage symptoms and regain a sense of control.
Patrick uses a mix of methods including cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness to help people spot unhelpful patterns and try different ways of coping. He also draws on psychodynamic ideas to look at how past experiences shape present reactions, and he uses motivational interviewing when someone is ready to change a habit.
He has worked across a wide range of life challenges, including family problems, divorce and separation, blended family issues, abandonment, and caregiving for older adults. He also supports people dealing with compassion fatigue, co-morbidity, and complex emotional patterns such as codependency and avoidant or dependent personality concerns.
Conversations with him are straightforward and practical. He invites client input into planning and adjusts the focus as goals evolve. To begin, clients complete a brief matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and adapting to what the client brings. It helps when someone needs a respectful, steady place to sort through feelings and decide what matters to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and teaches practical strategies to change them; it can help with anxiety, depression, sleep, and motivation. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing skills to reduce reactivity and improve focus, which can be useful for stress, anger, and sleep problems.Finding the right approach is something the therapist and client work on together. Patrick will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. That conversation guides which methods are tried and how sessions are structured, with adjustments over time as needs change.
Confirm the specific online session options before booking because the biography does not list formats. Many people find online work easier to fit into a busy life since sessions can be scheduled around work, caregiving, or travel. Online sessions also make it simpler to have a shorter check-in when needed, or to choose audio-only contact when less bandwidth or a quieter setup is helpful. Licensed professionals aim to make sessions practical and workable for everyday schedules.
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Experience
50+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, grief, motivation, self-esteem, addictions, trauma, intimacy issues, sleep problems, parenting concerns, anger, career changes, and related family problems.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a client-centered approach and mixes in cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic ideas as needed.
How much experience does he have?
He has 50 years of professional clinical social work experience working with a wide range of adult concerns.
Is he credentialed and where does he practice?
He holds the LCSW-C credential in Maryland and practices there.
What languages are offered and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify formats.
How does payment or cost work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started if I want to work with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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