Pat (Patrick) Granada

Pat (Patrick) Granada is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Illinois. He brings four years of documented experience in the context provided here and frames sessions around a warm, nonjudgmental presence. Pat aims to create an easy-to-talk-with atmosphere where people can work toward the goals that matter to them.

Pat's background includes a Bachelor’s degree from Truman State University and a Master’s degree from the University of Illinois School of Social Work. He has worked across many areas of social work and supported people facing medical changes, serious mental illness, and end-of-life needs in prior roles. Those experiences shape how he listens and responds in sessions.

In therapy, Pat focuses on practical steps. He uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow the client’s lead and build trust. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice patterns in thoughts and behavior that contribute to stress, anxiety, anger, or low mood. He also uses Motivational Interviewing to support people who want to make changes but feel stuck.

Pat helps with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem, depression, addictions, LGBT issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping problems, anger, career questions, bipolar concerns, and coping with life changes. He also addresses attachment issues, caregiver strain, communication problems, control issues, guilt and shame, and social anxiety.

Clients start by completing a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How his approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on following the client’s agenda and building a trusting connection. In practice this means the therapist listens closely, asks clarifying questions, and helps people set goals that feel right to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact. It involves identifying unhelpful thought patterns and trying small behavioral experiments to reduce anxiety, anger, or low mood. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative way to strengthen a person’s own motivation for change by exploring ambivalence and highlighting personal values.

Finding the best approach is a team effort. The therapist will work with each person to test methods and adjust the plan based on what helps. Clients often try a mix of techniques early on and then focus on what they find most useful for their goals.

Confirm the current session options before booking since formats aren’t specified here. Many people find online work helpful because it can fit into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Others prefer longer sessions for deeper work. Pat will discuss timing and practical details so sessions can fit into everyday life and support steady progress.