Dr. Patrick McCain, LPC
Collaborative counseling for trauma, mood, and addiction care
- Trauma informed support
- Substance use recovery focus
- Person centered therapy
About Dr. Patrick McCain
Dr. Patrick McCain is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Oklahoma who also works as a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor. With 18 years in the helping professions, he supports people facing a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, personality disorders such as borderline personality disorder, and childhood challenges including reactive attachment disorder, oppositional defiance, and emotional disturbances.
His work is grounded in a person-centered style that emphasizes respect, positive regard, and careful attention to each client’s needs. Drawing on trauma-focused training, Dr. McCain helps clients make sense of symptoms, recognize triggers, and lessen reactivity to reminders connected to past experiences. He also has a strong focus on substance use concerns and approaches addiction with flexibility, recognizing that people bring different beliefs, backgrounds, and responses to recovery. By integrating a variety of therapeutic methods, he aims to help clients move toward a life that is not driven by the pull or preoccupation of substances.
Dr. McCain views counseling as a meaningful, collaborative process where the client remains the expert on their own life. He works to build on strengths, explore practical solutions during times of stress, and maintain a non-judgmental stance while respecting each person’s choices and pace. He approaches the therapeutic relationship with dedication and enthusiasm, honoring the courage it can take to begin counseling and supporting clients as they pursue growth, healing, and lasting change.
His work is grounded in a person-centered style that emphasizes respect, positive regard, and careful attention to each client’s needs. Drawing on trauma-focused training, Dr. McCain helps clients make sense of symptoms, recognize triggers, and lessen reactivity to reminders connected to past experiences. He also has a strong focus on substance use concerns and approaches addiction with flexibility, recognizing that people bring different beliefs, backgrounds, and responses to recovery. By integrating a variety of therapeutic methods, he aims to help clients move toward a life that is not driven by the pull or preoccupation of substances.
Dr. McCain views counseling as a meaningful, collaborative process where the client remains the expert on their own life. He works to build on strengths, explore practical solutions during times of stress, and maintain a non-judgmental stance while respecting each person’s choices and pace. He approaches the therapeutic relationship with dedication and enthusiasm, honoring the courage it can take to begin counseling and supporting clients as they pursue growth, healing, and lasting change.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Trauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCancerCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Existential Therapy Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Dr. Patrick McCain have?
Dr. Patrick McCain has 18 years of experience in the counseling field.
Is Dr. Patrick McCain a licensed therapist?
Yes. Dr. Patrick McCain is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). License: OK LPC LPC05297.
In which languages does Dr. Patrick McCain provide therapy?
Dr. Patrick McCain provides therapy in English.
Where is Dr. Patrick McCain located?
Dr. Patrick McCain is located in Oklahoma.
How can I work with Dr. Patrick McCain as my therapist?
You can work with Dr. Patrick McCain through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, depending on what you prefer and what is available.
Does Dr. Patrick McCain work with international clients?
Yes. Dr. Patrick McCain works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Dr. Patrick McCain cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches That Translate Well to Online Care
Dr. Patrick McCain draws from several evidence-informed approaches that can work effectively in an online setting. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the connection between thoughts, emotions, and actions, helping clients notice unhelpful patterns and practice more workable ways of responding to stress, anxiety, depression, and day-to-day challenges.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) builds skills for making room for difficult thoughts and feelings while taking steps toward values-based goals. It can be especially helpful when clients feel stuck, overwhelmed, or pulled off course by worry, cravings, or painful memories.
Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how early and current relationships shape coping, trust, and closeness. This lens can support work around relationship strain, family concerns, and the impact of past experiences on present connections.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Dr. McCain collaborates with clients to clarify what they want from therapy and to choose strategies that fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting along the way as new insights emerge.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility, allowing sessions through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. This variety can make it easier to get support around a busy schedule, continue work while traveling, or choose the format that feels most comfortable.
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