Therapist profile
Bret Patterson, LPC
Mississippi
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anger and Relationships
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Mississippi / 3070
- NPI1548807886
- Experience4 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationMississippi
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- DBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Bret
Bret Patterson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Mississippi with four years of professional counseling experience. He works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, and depression, and also supports people facing relationship challenges, addictions, and career strain.
Before becoming a counselor he spent 25 years as a paramedic and clinical educator. That background influences his practical approach to emotional struggles. He uses straightforward conversation and tools drawn from several therapies to help people manage reactions and daily pressures.
In sessions he focuses on clear, usable strategies. He draws from client-centered methods to build a working relationship, cognitive behavioral techniques to change thinking patterns, and DBT skills for emotion regulation. Mindfulness practices and aspects of the Gottman Method for relationship work also appear when relevant.
Bret aims to adapt the pace and plan to each person. He outlines options, explains the reasons for them, and works with clients to choose what fits their goals. The emphasis is on small, trackable steps that reduce reactive behavior and improve communication.
People often come for help with snapping at loved ones, holding in resentment, or feeling flooded by work stress. Bret supports efforts to notice triggers, practice different responses, and build routines that lower tension over time.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Bret commonly uses client-centered work, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) in practical ways. Client-centered work means conversations stay focused on what the person wants to change and what matters to them. CBT breaks down thoughts and behaviors into manageable pieces to test and change unhelpful patterns. DBT offers concrete skills for managing strong emotions and reducing reactive behaviors.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. He will review options with each person, discuss goals, and adapt techniques over time based on what is helping. That collaborative process helps keep sessions relevant and realistic for day-to-day life.
Session formats were not detailed in the biography, so confirm the available online options before booking. In general, remote sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits can help people consistently use the CBT and DBT skills practiced in sessions and apply mindfulness exercises between meetings.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Mississippi
Languages
English
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What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, depression, addictions, relationship strain, and related issues listed in his profile.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a practical, conversational approach built around client-centered work, CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and some Gottman techniques for relationship concerns.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has four years of professional counseling experience and spent 25 years prior working as a paramedic and clinical educator.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Mississippi.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking since formats were not specified in the biography.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to start working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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