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My name is Patrick Griffiths. I am currently licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). I provide telehealth services to anyone living in California. My approach to therapy is that I am your guide on this journey. My focused area of practice is providing services to individuals, couples, and families.
My approach
I utilize a variety of interventions to tailor the therapy to the client. The approaches I tend to favor include Solution-Focused Therapy, Existential, Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT), Cognitive Therapy, and Structural Family Therapy. Throughout my work with couples and families, I look to help discover healthier forms of communication and conflict resolution skills.
My focus
I have 18 years of experience as a therapist, working with a variety of clients. The clients I typically see struggle with symptoms of depression, anxiety, low self-worth, difficulty controlling impulses, lack of purpose and meaning, and job and/or family stress. Due to my work now being provided solely via telehealth, I accept clients 13 years of age and older.
My communication style
My ultimate goal is to help clients feel confident in that they have a resource here to help them navigate their struggles. My communication style is conversational and "down to earth." We all go through difficult times. My job is to help things become manageable.
My journey to mental healthcare
As is the case with so many people today, I had a rough childhood full of all sorts of problems. I didn't have much support at that time in my life. A very special teacher (he also worked as a therapist) invested time in me and showed me how my life had meaning. As I grew older, I decided I wanted to be that person to someone else and make this my career. I thoroughly enjoy the work I do with my clients and look forward to meeting with you.
My goals for you
Goal setting is a collaborative process. The client(s) and I will work together to decide the aims of therapy. At each session, a portion of the time will be set aside to see how the client feels about progress. Goals are modified as needed.
My first session with you
The first session will involve a conversation about what brings the client to services. It will also include a brief introduction of myself. After the clients feel comfortable that I understand the gist of their concerns, it will be mutually decided if this is a good fit for therapy to continue. If so, future sessions will be scheduled at that time.
