Licensed Addiction Counselor
Patrick has over 30 years of experience in the field of addictions. He believes that everyone is valuable and should be treated with respect and dignity. “Treatment is an opportunity to remove obstacles that prevent fulfillment, a meaningful life, and peace. My treatment approaches are adapted for my clients’ needs, skills, knowledge, and abilities. Focus in treatment is responsibility, accountability, empowerment, and the discovery of hope”. Patrick joined the Prairie St. John’s team in 2010.
Away from Prairie, Patrick enjoys spending time with family and friends, gardening, reading, listening to music, and exercising – aerobics, bicycling and cross-country skiing.
Special Clinical Interests
- Alcoholism
- Group Therapy
- Cannabis Dependence
- Interpersonal Psychotherapy
- Methamphetamine Dependence
- Family Therapy
- Opiate Dependence
- Supportive Psychotherapy
- Individual Psychotherapy
- Solutions-Oriented Therapy
- Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
- Harm-Reduction Philosophy
- Abstinence Philosophy
Education
- Master’s Degree Education & Counseling
North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND - Bachelor’s Degree Education / Special Education
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND</li
Licensure
- ND Board of Addiction Counselor Examiners
- ND Board of Counselor Examiners
Professional Membership
- ND Addiction Counseling Association