- stress management
- grief and loss
- social anxiety
About Patrick
Patrick O'Hara is an LCSW licensed in New Jersey with 31 years of professional experience. He works with people who struggle with stress and anxiety, grief and loss, low self-esteem, motivation, and depression. He also focuses on issues such as caregiver stress, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, men's issues, midlife concerns, mood difficulties, self-love, workplace stress, and social anxiety and phobia.
He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and structures sessions around what each person needs. Patrick aims to keep conversations direct and practical, with clear goals and steps you can try between meetings. He explains options simply and helps people pick approaches that fit their situation.
Patrick’s style draws on practical strategies to reduce overwhelming feelings and to manage day-to-day challenges. He talks through coping skills, ways to build confidence, and ways to handle difficult emotions such as guilt or grief. He pays attention to how work and caregiving roles affect mood and stress.
With long experience in helping people through life changes, he often focuses on restoring routine and small, manageable habits. He checks progress and adjusts plans if something is not working. Sessions emphasize steady practice rather than quick fixes.
People who prefer clear guidance and step-by-step work may find his approach straightforward and useful. He accepts international clients and works in English. To begin, select the See online therapy options button and complete the short matching questionnaire to schedule a first session.
Evidence-based approaches and what online sessions look like
Patrick uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and measurable progress. One common approach is skills-based work that teaches coping strategies for anxiety and stress, such as grounding techniques, behavioral experiments, and stepwise exposure to reduce avoidance. These methods help people manage intense feelings and try out new behaviors in real situations.Another common element is structured problem-solving and mood management. This involves breaking down overwhelming problems into manageable steps, planning small changes, and tracking what works. That approach is useful for depression, workplace stress, caregiver strain, and midlife transitions where habits and routines need rebuilding.
Figuring out which approach fits best is a collaborative process. He will review your concerns, try a method for a few sessions, and adjust based on what helps. Clients are invited to give feedback and help shape the plan so therapy stays relevant to their goals.
Confirm current session options before booking using the See online therapy options button and the matching questionnaire. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week and reduce travel time. It can also allow shorter check-ins when needed and let people use audio-only or video depending on what suits them, but confirm available formats when scheduling.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
31+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related issues like caregiver stress and workplace problems.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses evidence-based techniques with practical, goal-focused conversations and clear steps to try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 31 years of professional experience working with adults on mood and adjustment concerns.
What credential and location are listed?
He is an LCSW licensed in New Jersey and practices from that state.
In what language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking by using the See online therapy options button and the matching process.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.