- Years in practice
- 50
- Credentials
- MD, LCSW-C
- Licensed in
- Maryland
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Grief
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Patrick
Patrick Scally is a clinician who emphasizes a person-centered way of working. He draws on five decades of experience to help people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, motivation, and self-esteem concerns. Patrick is an MD and a licensed clinical social worker in Maryland, and he aims to meet people where they are.
He uses straightforward conversation to find what matters most to each person. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking when worry, low mood, or sleeplessness get in the way.
Background and approach
He also supports people dealing with trauma, addiction-related concerns, anger, and intimacy-related issues. Patrick adapts his approach to individual needs. That can mean using client-centered listening, cognitive approaches to shift unhelpful thoughts, or mindfulness skills to reduce reactivity.
He also draws on motivational interviewing to boost commitment and psychodynamic ideas to look at deeper patterns when helpful. Over his long career he has worked across many presenting concerns, including parenting stress, relationship difficulties, career transitions, and compassion fatigue. He describes therapy as a collaborative process and invites clients to shape the plan and pace of work.
People who meet with him can expect respectful, direct feedback and a focus on realistic goals. He encourages small, achievable steps that build confidence over time. Patrick practices in Maryland and conducts sessions in English.
What Patrick works with
Everything Patrick lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Patrick helps people with.
- 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.
Practical approaches for online parenting support
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person's experience. It helps people feel heard and guides the conversation toward goals they care about. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and teaches concrete techniques to change them, which can help with anxiety, sleeping, and low mood. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus, useful for stress and anger.Choosing how to work together is collaborative. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and life demands, then try approaches that fit those needs. Sessions can shift over time as progress is made or new challenges appear, and feedback from the client helps guide what comes next.
Online sessions offer flexibility for busy days and parenting life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when a longer session is useful. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit a break at work. Live chat and text-based messaging make short check-ins and coaching-style support possible between longer appointments. Together these formats help therapy fit into a real-world schedule while focusing on practical skills and steady progress.
Questions people ask about Patrick
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, motivation and self-esteem issues, as well as parenting stress, addiction-related concerns, trauma and intimacy-related problems.
What is his therapeutic style like?
The approach is conversational and person-centered, using practical techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness alongside motivational interviewing and psychodynamic listening as needed.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings 50 years of professional experience supporting people through a wide range of life challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds an MD and is a LCSW-C and practices in Maryland.
Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available online?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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