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Dr. Patrick McCain

Dr. Patrick McCain, LPC

Therapist · Oklahoma · 18+ years of experience

Experienced LPC focused on practical change

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  • Person-centered approach
  • Trauma-informed care
  • Flexible addiction support

About Patrick

Dr. Patrick McCain is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Oklahoma with 18 years of experience. He brings a long path in counseling work and a focus on helping people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, and major life changes. He aims to meet each person with respect and a steady, nonjudgmental presence.

He uses clear, practical methods in sessions. That means identifying triggers, talking through unhelpful patterns, and building everyday coping skills. For people affected by trauma he draws on trauma-informed techniques to reduce reactivity to reminders and to map steps toward feeling more in control. He also supports people dealing with bipolar symptoms, grief, and relationship or intimacy concerns.

Substance use work is handled flexibly. He avoids a one-size-fits-all model and blends approaches to match how each person thinks about substance use and recovery. In sessions he helps clients replace obsessive patterns with routines and strategies that fit their life.

Dr. McCain describes his style as person-centered. He treats the person as the expert on their experience and collaborates on realistic goals. He focuses on small, doable changes that add up over time and respects each client’s decisions throughout the process.

If someone is wondering how to begin, he encourages taking a first step and asking questions about the fit. Starting therapy can feel hard, and he aims to make the early appointments straightforward and focused on immediate concerns.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression

Also works with

Trauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCancerCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

18+ years

Credentials

Oklahoma

Languages

English

Therapeutic approaches and how they fit online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people name what matters to them and take small steps toward those values, even when difficult thoughts or feelings show up. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking and changing behaviors that keep problems going, which can help with depression, anxiety, and insomnia. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape expectations and reactions, and it can help with intimacy issues and attachment concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they will try different strategies and adapt the plan based on what helps in everyday life.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make scheduling easier and reduce travel time, which helps fit sessions into busy days. It also lets people use shorter check-ins when needed, or choose options that avoid being on camera. Licensed professionals can apply these approaches in remote sessions to focus on practical skills, coping strategies, and steps toward meaningful goals.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Dr. McCain address?

He helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting concerns, anger, self-esteem, career matters, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, and coping with life changes.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He uses a person-centered approach that emphasizes respect and collaboration. Sessions focus on identifying triggers, building coping skills, and setting small practical goals.

How much experience does he have?

He has 18 years of experience in counseling and related work across a range of mental health and substance use concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Oklahoma.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.

How are sessions priced?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

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