- Years in practice
- 9
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- Florida
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Relationship issues
About Darrell
Darrell Patterson is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida with nine years of clinical experience. He approaches therapy as a partnership and aims to help people move past anxiety, depression, addiction, and the stresses of everyday life. Darrell emphasizes trust, respect, and steady support during the work together.
He draws on a mix of practical tools and relational work. That includes cognitive behavioral ideas to spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and attachment-based and emotionally focused approaches to strengthen connections and heal old hurts.
Background and approach
Motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques help when people feel stuck or need short-term momentum. Darrell’s background includes a master’s degree in counseling and psychology from Palm Beach Atlantic University and an undergraduate degree from Florida State University. He also served as a commissioned officer in the United States Army and later worked in business and training roles.
Those experiences shape his direct but compassionate style. In a session, he keeps language straightforward and practical. Conversations often cover coping skills, clearer communication, managing anger, and addressing patterns like avoidance or impulsivity.
Parents can expect help with parenting pressures, family conflict, and finding routines that reduce stress. He believes healing comes from rebuilding healthier stories about ourselves and practicing new ways of thinking and relating. Therapy is paced to fit each person’s needs and goals, with a focus on small, achievable changes that add up over time.
What Darrell works with
Everything Darrell lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Darrell helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Depression
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Approaches Darrell lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- 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.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Attachment-based work focuses on how relationships and early bonds shape current feelings and reactions; it helps people understand connection patterns and repair hurts in close relationships. Client-centered therapy centers on listening without judgment and offering unconditional positive regard so clients can explore their concerns at their own pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical steps to notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and is useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. That conversation guides whether sessions lean more toward skills-based CBT, relational attachment work, or a blend of methods tailored to the issue at hand.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video is useful for full conversations and nonverbal cues. Phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited or a quick check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging work well for brief check-ins, practicing skills between sessions, or when a written format feels easier. These options make scheduling more flexible and help people keep therapy consistent around busy lives.
Questions people ask about Darrell
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and parenting challenges among other life issues.
What is his therapy style like?
Sessions are straightforward and collaborative. He blends practical skill-building with relational conversation to address thoughts, behaviors, and emotional patterns.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has nine years of experience as a mental health clinician working in a variety of settings before focusing on counseling work.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, FL LMHC, and practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as ways to connect.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist scheduling; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist’s availability.
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