Patrick James Steele is a Psychologist based in the USA. My areas of speciality include ADD and ADHD, Anger Management, Behavioral Issues, Divorce, Emotional Disturbance, Learning Disabilities, Parenting, Relationship Issues, School Issues, and Stress. This profile is currently unclaimed; please validate the details are current when communicating with the mental health professional.
Therapist Overview
I believe that a safe, supportive environment is primary in treatment. It’s my goal to express warmth and empathy towards the struggles that clients bring into therapy, while also empowering them to make choices for themselves. The relationship is collaborative with both the therapist and individual working together. I believe that most of life’s problems are relational in nature. In therapy, I encourage my clients to speak about their relationships. I use metaphors and humor throughout the course of therapy. Lastly, unconditional positive regard and a nonjudgmental approach is taken by the therapist. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Adlerian therapy are the primary theories utilized. The basic premise of CBT is that an individual’s thoughts effects their feelings, and thus impacts their behavior. I emphasize a biopsychosocial approach that observes the individual in context. The individual’s cultural narrative is embraced. Adlerian therapy is a holistic psychology that acknowled