Patrick became a counselor because he believes in providing our community, especially veterans, with the best quality care so we can all succeed. He joined Psych Associates in 2020 and now works as a (LPC) Licensed Professional Counselor.
Patrick graduated in 2006 from Willard High School and decided to enter the workforce instead of college. After a few years within the workforce, he decided to want better opportunities and attend college.
He started his collegiate education at Ozarks Technical Community College (OTC) and ignited his love for learning. Patrick took every psychology and criminal justice course possible and graduated with an Associate of Arts. He advanced to Missouri State University and received a Bachelor of Science in Psychology.
The University of ArkansasPatrick accepted Patrick into the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program and awarded him the Benjamin Franklin Lever Fellowship. His training included a variety of collegiate, community, governmental, and private agency settings.
“One could say that my educational journey has been an interesting one. I love learning though, and how I can apply it to helping others.”
– Patrick Patterson, M.S.
After High School, Patrick worked for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). He credits much of his ability to connect with others to his time with the TSA. Working with people literally from all over the world, you need to be able to harness your verbal and non-verbal skills. He became a Passenger Support Specialist, where he gained experience working with the Wounded Warrior Program, individuals with special needs, and individuals with anxiety associated with security and flying. He also trained the workforce in these areas and helped the Springfield National Airport roll out its Wings for Autism® program.
Patrick worked as a Counselor at the Northwest Arkansas Community College (NWACC). He provided evidence-based individual and group therapy to college students, faculty, and community college staff members. With a strong background in security and his education/training in mental health, he was a natural fit to work with the Behavior Response Team for NWACC. His role was to address the safety and needs of the campus and the students. He took on most student-conduct-related cases that involved counseling as an element of remedy.
After leaving NWACC, Patrick accepted a position with Psych Associates as a Community Outreach Coordinator and served as a provisionally licensed professional counselor until completing his training in 2023. Patrick how splits his time working as a Licensed Professional Counselor for the Federal Bureau of Prisons and Psych Associates.
Patrick’s focus is always to provide the best quality care for his clients and ensure they succeed. Whatever brings you into the office, his goal is to provide you with a safe, supportive environment in which you can take charge of your life.
His focus is on individuals suffering from anxiety, depression, trauma, and chronic pain within the clinical setting. He is currently working on certification in neurofeedback and biofeedback to better provide for clients.
In addition to traditional clinical work, Patrick also provides consulting for businesses to address employee welfare issues and leadership training. By creating a robust employee assistance program, you can increase morale, work productivity, and retention of your employees.
Away from the office, Patrick enjoys spending time with his family, music, sports, and volunteering for causes involving military families and the Children’s Miracle Network.
