Dr. Patrick McCain
LPC
Experienced LPC focused on practical change
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- Person-centered
- Trauma-aware
- Strengths-based
About Patrick
Dr. Patrick McCain is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Oklahoma with 18 years of experience. He focuses on helping people with stress, anxiety, depression, substance use, trauma, and anger. He aims to be straightforward and respectful while helping clients find practical ways to cope and grow.
He takes a person-centered stance that treats each person as the expert on their own life. Sessions emphasize building on strengths and finding workable solutions for everyday problems. He says he respects clients' decisions and keeps a nonjudgmental attitude throughout the process.
Dr. McCain draws on several approaches to match each person’s needs. He uses cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and to practice different responses. He also uses acceptance and commitment ideas to help people notice goals and values, and to move toward them even when feelings are difficult.
He has substantial experience with trauma-related symptoms and substance use concerns. That background helps him identify triggers and develop practical tools to reduce reactivity to reminders of past events. He emphasizes flexibility rather than one fixed method when addressing addiction concerns.
People who choose him should expect a collaborative process. He aims to be engaged and enthusiastic about building a therapeutic relationship. New clients start by sharing their goals and then work step by step on skills and strategies to manage life’s demands.
He takes a person-centered stance that treats each person as the expert on their own life. Sessions emphasize building on strengths and finding workable solutions for everyday problems. He says he respects clients' decisions and keeps a nonjudgmental attitude throughout the process.
Dr. McCain draws on several approaches to match each person’s needs. He uses cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and to practice different responses. He also uses acceptance and commitment ideas to help people notice goals and values, and to move toward them even when feelings are difficult.
He has substantial experience with trauma-related symptoms and substance use concerns. That background helps him identify triggers and develop practical tools to reduce reactivity to reminders of past events. He emphasizes flexibility rather than one fixed method when addressing addiction concerns.
People who choose him should expect a collaborative process. He aims to be engaged and enthusiastic about building a therapeutic relationship. New clients start by sharing their goals and then work step by step on skills and strategies to manage life’s demands.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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
How his approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then take steps toward what matters. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, anger, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and practicing different behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and coping skills. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current reactions and helps people develop new ways of relating and regulating emotion.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to match methods to goals, preferences, and what is happening day to day. That may mean trying a mix of approaches and adjusting as progress is made.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, shorten travel time, and allow quicker check-ins on difficult days. It also makes it possible to work with licensed professionals from different places. Discuss session length and frequency with the therapist to find an arrangement that fits your schedule and needs.
At a glance
- Listed location
- Oklahoma
- Experience
- 18+ years
- Credentials
- LPC
- Languages
- English
- License (Oklahoma)
- LPC · No. LPC05297
- NPI
- 1114246089
As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Dr. McCain address?
He works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, substance use, grief, anger, and self-esteem challenges.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a person-centered approach that emphasizes respect and collaboration. Sessions focus on practical strategies, skill building, and finding solutions that fit each person's life.
How much experience does he have?
He has 18 years of experience in counseling work, including work with trauma, mood disorders, and substance use concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Oklahoma.
Do sessions take place in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
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.
Before you start
- Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
- Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
- If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.