Pat (Patrick) Granada, LCSW

Pat (Patrick) Granada is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), a master’s-level mental health professional trained to support people through emotional and life challenges. He is licensed in Illinois and brings experience working across a wide range of settings and needs, including support for children, individuals living with physical disabilities, people managing chronic and severe mental illness, and those navigating medically driven life changes such as dialysis as well as hospice care.

Pat aims to create a warm, supportive environment where clients can speak openly without fear of judgment or rejection. He focuses on helping people work toward the outcomes that matter most to them and emphasizes the role of personal change with steady therapeutic guidance. Alongside direct clinical work, he has also trained social workers for clinical practice, reinforcing the importance of skill-building and self-directed growth throughout the therapy process.

His work draws from evidence-informed approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, behavioral strategies, and mindfulness-based techniques. Pat also sets clear expectations for communication and support during counseling, including response-time guidelines and information related to informed consent and required safety considerations so clients understand their rights and next steps if a higher level of care is needed.