Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coaching
How Patrick works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- MD, LCSW-C
- Licensed in
- Maryland
- Years in practice
- 50
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Patrick
Patrick Scally is a clinician who uses a straightforward, person-focused approach. He combines practical conversation with clear goals to help people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and anger. Patrick holds an MD and is a Licensed Certified Social Worker in Maryland - LCSW-C.
He draws on five decades of practice to tailor sessions to each person's situation. Meetings focus on what the person brings in the room and on small, doable steps toward feeling better.
Background and approach
He listens for patterns from past experiences that affect day-to-day life and helps people notice options they may have overlooked. Sessions often include skills from cognitive behavioral work to spot unhelpful thoughts and try different ways of responding. Mindfulness techniques are used to slow down strong emotions so they can be handled more calmly.
Motivational interviewing helps clarify what someone really wants to change and find personal reasons to take action. Patrick also pays attention to deeper life themes that come up in long-term patterns. When past losses, relationship breakdowns, or trauma appear, he uses psychodynamic ideas to connect current struggles with earlier events.
The overall aim is steady progress rather than quick fixes. He treats each person with respect and sensitivity. People who reach out can expect clear explanations, a collaborative plan, and a focus on practical steps they can use between sessions.
What Patrick works with
Everything Patrick lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Patrick's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coaching
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hearing impaired
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Patrick lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches for online work and practical change
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person and their goals. The therapist listens closely, follows what matters most to the person, and adjusts sessions around their priorities. This approach helps when someone needs validation and a clear plan that fits their life.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. In sessions, people learn to notice unhelpful thinking patterns and try different behaviors to reduce anxiety, depression, or anger. CBT is useful when someone wants concrete tools to change daily routines and reactions.
Mindfulness therapy helps by teaching simple attention skills. People practice noticing sensations and emotions without immediate reaction, which can reduce the grip of intense feelings and improve sleep and concentration.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and comfort level. That plan can shift over time as progress is made and new priorities emerge.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules. Video is useful for a full conversational session, phone can be a good option when bandwidth is limited, and text or chat can support quick check-ins or ongoing reminders between appointments. These options make it easier to keep work and therapy consistent while adjusting to daily life.
Questions people ask about Patrick
What concerns does Patrick help address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, addictions, and related issues like self-esteem, sleep problems, career stress, and burnout.
What kind of therapy style does he use?
Sessions are person-centered with practical techniques. He combines cognitive behavioral tools, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic ideas to meet individual needs.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings 50 years of professional experience to his work and draws on that background to tailor conversations and plans to each person.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds an MD and is a Licensed Certified Social Worker - LCSW-C, and practices from Maryland.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted; he works with people located where his licensing permits.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and preferences.
How does payment and starting therapy work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on availability.