Patrick Miranda, LCPC

Patrick Miranda is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) who holds a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Nebraska - Omaha. He has worked across multiple treatment settings, including residential and outpatient services for substance use disorders, bringing five years of clinical experience supporting adolescents, adults, and families through a range of challenges.

Patrick’s practice focuses on addiction, mood disorders, bipolar disorder, depression, trauma, and suicidality, and he also addresses communication problems, family of origin issues, life purpose, men’s issues, and young adult concerns. He has a particular commitment to working with clients in the LGBTQ+ community and helps people navigate the complex intersections of identity and mental health.

In session, Patrick blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) with existential perspectives - using practical skills to manage thoughts and emotions while exploring meaning, values, and personal choice. He emphasizes understanding beliefs and values as tools for healthier decision making and daily living. Patrick values the moments when clients gain clarity, believes that no one should have to struggle alone, and welcomes those who are ready to ask for help.

Outside of his work, he reads widely and enjoys playing video games, interests that inform his collaborative and down-to-earth approach to therapy.

Evidence-Based Techniques for Online Support

Patrick uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors; this practical approach is often used for anxiety, depression, and mood regulation. He also integrates Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), which emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills - useful for impulsivity, intense emotions, and relationship difficulties. When appropriate, he incorporates existential perspectives to explore values, meaning, and life choices in a way that supports clients facing life transitions or questions of purpose.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Patrick works collaboratively with each person to determine which techniques best match their needs, goals, and preferences. He adapts methods over time based on progress and client feedback.

Online therapy offers flexibility to fit care into busy schedules by allowing sessions via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, attend appointments from different locations, and access support in ways that feel most comfortable for each client.