Bret Patterson , LPC

Bret Patterson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Mississippi with four years of professional counseling experience. He focuses on supporting people who are navigating stress and anxiety, coping with grief and loss, managing anger, and addressing depression, shaping his work around respect, sensitivity, and compassion.

Before entering the counseling field, he spent 25 years as a paramedic and clinical educator, bringing a practical, trauma-informed perspective to his therapeutic work. That background informs his ability to remain steady in crisis and to collaborate with clients facing complex life challenges.

He tailors dialogue and treatment plans to each person’s unique needs, combining evidence-based strategies with an individualized approach. He recognizes the courage it takes to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and frames therapy as a collaborative process in which the client’s goals guide the work. He aims to provide steady support as individuals take the first steps toward change and growth.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care and Remote Support

Bret Patterson integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) into his online practice. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a collaborative, nonjudgmental relationship in which the therapist listens closely and helps individuals explore their own goals and values; it supports those seeking understanding, self-acceptance, and personal growth. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and developing practical skills to change thoughts and behaviors, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. DBT blends acceptance and change strategies and offers concrete tools for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal skills, which can benefit people struggling with intense emotions or relationship challenges.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Bret works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made. Licensed professionals and therapists often tailor techniques over time to fit what is most effective for the individual.

Online therapy provides flexible options for connection through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These modalities make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access care from home or another convenient location while working with a licensed professional.