- Depression
- Guilt and shame
- Career coaching
About Patrick
Patrick Taylor is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Hawaii with four years of professional experience. He works with adults who are facing depression, anxiety, stress, and life changes. He also supports people struggling with relationship and intimacy issues, grief, self-esteem, and concerns tied to work and purpose.
Patrick helps people talk through thoughts and feelings without judgment. He aims to make the room feel straightforward and direct so clients can name what matters to them. He often addresses issues connected to guilt and shame, abandonment, emptiness, and body image as part of broader emotional work.
In sessions he focuses on practical conversation and problem solving. He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help clients recognize patterns and test different ways of coping. He also integrates coaching-minded approaches for career concerns and life transitions.
Clients can expect a clear, goal-oriented approach that balances exploration with actionable steps. Patrick pays attention to mood disorders, panic symptoms, and challenges such as bipolar conditions and postpartum depression when they come up in therapy. He has experience with veteran and armed forces issues and with money and financial stressors.
Sessions are conducted in English in Hawaii. People who want to start can follow the site's process to match and schedule a first appointment. Patrick aims to work alongside clients as they decide what changes to try next.
How evidence-based methods work online with this clinician
Many clinicians use approaches that focus on changing unhelpful thoughts and on building new coping skills. Cognitive-based techniques involve noticing patterns of thinking that feed guilt or shame and learning concrete steps to test those thoughts. Behavioral approaches focus on changing routines and practicing new responses to anxiety, which can help with panic, mood shifts, and isolation.Finding which approach fits is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods that match the client's goals, preferences, and the issues they bring. That means reviewing progress and adjusting the plan over time rather than sticking to a single method from the start.
Session formats should be confirmed before booking because the profile does not specify them. Online sessions commonly help people fit therapy into busy lives by reducing travel, making it easier to schedule around work or family, and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. If format options matter to you, please confirm the current session options during the matching process so you can pick what fits your day.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Hawaii
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with?
He works with depression, anxiety, stress, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, self-esteem, career concerns, and related areas such as guilt and shame.
How would he approach feelings of shame or guilt?
He uses direct conversation and evidence-based techniques to help name those feelings, look at the beliefs behind them, and try out alternative ways of responding.
What is his professional background?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with four years of professional experience working with mood and life-change concerns.
Where is he based and licensed?
He is licensed in Hawaii as an LCSW and practices from that location.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the country work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the platform.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.