- Client-centered
- Cognitive behavioral
- Motivational interviewing
About Pat
Pat (Patrick) Granada is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with four years of experience listed in this profile. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleep problems, anger, career questions, bipolar and mood disorders, and coping with life changes.
Pat writes plainly with clients about what’s happening now. He listens and talks through immediate concerns and practical steps. Sessions focus on realistic coping, clearer communication, and small changes that can make day-to-day life easier.
Before practicing clinically he completed a Bachelor’s degree at Truman State University and a Master’s degree from the University of Illinois School of Social Work. He has worked across many social work settings, including care for people with physical disabilities, those with serious or chronic mental illness, people on dialysis, and hospice patients.
Pat draws on client-centered approaches, cognitive behavioral methods, and motivational interviewing in session. He also has experience using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, solution-focused ideas, behavioral modification, and mindfulness in his broader work with social workers and clients.
In sessions he sets clear expectations about response times and communication. He notes a practice rhythm that includes evening responses within 24 hours on weekdays, and asynchronous messaging through the service dashboard. Prospective clients can follow the site's booking flow to match and schedule a first meeting.
How Pat applies practical approaches in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the client. It is about plain conversation, understanding what you want, and shaping sessions around your concerns rather than a fixed plan.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. It breaks larger issues into small, testable steps and helps people try different actions to see what changes their mood or reactions.
Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change. It is useful when someone feels stuck or ambivalent about making a shift in behavior or relationships.
Pat treats finding the right approach as a team effort. He will talk with each person about goals, what has worked before, and preferences for how to work. Together they adjust methods and pace as needed rather than sticking to one fixed plan.
Practical benefits of doing this work online include fitting sessions into a busy week and using asynchronous messages for short check-ins or homework between meetings. The therapist’s profile mentions evening responses within 24 hours on weekdays and messaging through the service dashboard, but please confirm current session formats and scheduling options before booking. Online work can make it easier to keep regular contact and try new skills in day-to-day life.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Pat address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleep problems, anger, career concerns, mood disorders including bipolar, and coping with life changes.
How does he approach feelings of guilt and shame?
Pat uses client-centered conversation alongside cognitive behavioral ideas and motivational interviewing to talk through guilt and shame and to identify practical steps clients can try.
What is his clinical background?
He holds a Master’s degree from the University of Illinois School of Social Work and has worked in multiple social work settings including hospice, dialysis care, and services for people with physical disabilities and severe mental illness.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is an LCSW licensed in Illinois and practices from that state.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The therapist noted asynchronous messaging through the platform and evening responses within 24 hours on weekdays; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the booking flow.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.