Patrick Currie, LPC

Patrick Currie is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania with 20 years of experience working across clinical, educational, and correctional settings. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Widener University with a focus on behavioral medicine and health psychology, and a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Temple University. Early work on an inpatient adolescent psychiatric unit exposed him to the profound effects of trauma, abuse, and neglect and helped shape his commitment to supporting people through difficult life experiences.

Throughout his career Patrick has provided individual counseling, led workshops on stress management and healthy decision-making, and facilitated psycho-educational groups for violence prevention, substance abuse prevention, relapse prevention, and anger management. In outpatient practice he addresses anxiety, depression, substance use concerns, grief and loss, career and work challenges, relationship difficulties, and life transitions. He approaches therapy as a collaborative process aimed at increasing awareness, fostering acceptance, and supporting practical action toward meaningful goals.

Patrick integrates elements of cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and positive psychology within a client-centered framework, attending to the whole person to identify strengths, build resilience, and promote growth. He is attentive to multicultural and LGBT concerns and strives to understand each client’s values and lived experience as they work together toward a more authentic and fulfilling life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Patrick uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps clients clarify their values and take committed action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. This approach supports work on issues like anxiety, depression, and life transitions by encouraging meaningful behavior change. Patrick also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, a practical method that examines the links between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors to teach skills for managing stress, reducing unhelpful thinking patterns, and addressing mood or substance-related difficulties. In addition, his client-centered orientation emphasizes empathetic listening and collaboration, creating space for clients to lead the pace and focus of their work while he offers guidance and support.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapy process. Patrick works collaboratively with each person to identify methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and he adjusts strategies over time as progress unfolds. This teamwork helps ensure that the plan of care reflects what matters most to the client.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility for scheduling and access. Sessions can be conducted by video call or phone, and shorter exchanges are possible through live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care around work, family, and other commitments while engaging with licensed professionals and therapists committed to helping clients move toward their goals.