About Douglas
Douglas Patrick helps people dealing with relationship struggles, low self-esteem, depression, ADHD, addictions, and life changes. He supports concerns such as grief, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping problems, anger, and career stress. Douglas approaches each person with respect and straightforward guidance.
He holds a Master of Social Work and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW in Maine. He has 21 years of professional experience working in clinical settings.
How Douglas works
That experience includes supporting people facing caregiver stress, cancer-related challenges, blended family issues, and aging or geriatric concerns. Douglas uses practical methods that aim to make day-to-day life easier. He draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take guided action.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to break unhelpful thinking and change behaviors. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy support short-term goals and steady progress. Sessions focus on identifying strengths, setting realistic steps, and building skills that fit the client’s life.
He talks with clients about simple, usable tools rather than long academic explanations. The work is collaborative, with the client steering the goals and Douglas offering structure and feedback. People who choose him can expect a calm, practical approach aimed at improving mood, relationships, and daily functioning.
He encourages honest conversation about what is working and what needs to change. The emphasis is on steady, achievable progress rather than quick fixes.
Douglas lists 6 ways of working on the entry:
What Douglas works with
The areas below are the ones Douglas selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
Also listed
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Anger management
- Blended family issues
- Cancer
- Career difficulties
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Coaching
- Codependency
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Divorce and separation
- Family conflicts
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Intimacy-related issues
- Jealousy
- LGBT
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Parenting issues
- Phobias
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Sleeping disorders
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trauma and abuse
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 21 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Maine |
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Online support options
Approaches that work well online and in conversation
Douglas often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people identify what matters most and take small steps toward those values. This approach can help with depression, anxiety about life changes, and struggles with motivation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is another common tool he uses to spot unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors to improve mood and daily routines. Both methods break problems into manageable steps and focus on real-life change.Choosing the right approach is a shared process. He will ask about your goals, past efforts, and what tends to help you. Together you will try methods that match your needs and adjust them over time based on what works best for you.
Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow for more direct interaction and visual cues. Phone sessions can be a good fit when bandwidth is limited or a no-camera option is preferred. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for shorter check-ins, coaching between sessions, or when writing out thoughts feels easier. These formats make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy schedule and maintain steady progress.
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