Patrick, is amazing. Thank you Patrick.
Patrick Shanahan, LCSW
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Patrick is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 5.0 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Patrick. View 29 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Missouri
Recent reviews
I love Patrick caring person and understanding of my needs.
More about Patrick
- 44 years' experience
- Male
- LCSW
My belief and approach to therapy begins with the idea that humans are generally self- correcting. This follows the teaching of both Carl Jung and Milton Erickson. We can get stuck for a variety of reasons and if able to get past that point, it can lead to us moving in a healthier direction. I believe that our value systems are extremely important to finding direction and solutions. I have studied comparative religions and cultures to be able to understand and work with a wide variety of people. I have worked in many different settings with a wide range of cultures and values.
Currently my greatest strength is in working with individuals and couples. I started my career by creating and running an outpatient clinic as part of a runaway and homeless youth shelter. I did this for my first 18 years. We provided case management, individual and family therapy to youth and their families. We did this both in the shelter and in the community. My personal approach includes brief family therapy, problem solving therapy, structural and strategic systems theory, hypnotherapy, cognitive behavioral, communication theory and addiction therapies. I trained and supervised paid staff and graduate students. I worked in conjunction with a local university to conduct research which enabled us to improve our working therapy model and process. During this time, I completed 29 hours towards a PH. D in family therapy. I was offered a fellowship with Washington University's Ph. D program. I worked part time for New Life Christian Counseling, an outpatient therapy group, providing professional Christian therapy. I then worked 18 years for managed care helping members utilize their mental health benefits, providing phone therapy and crisis intervention. My other experiences were in outpatient office settings.
Specialties
Relationship issues
Grief
Anger management
Self esteem
Depression
Stress
Anxiety
Addictions
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Intimacy-related issues
Parenting issues
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
Adoption and foster care
Aging and geriatric issues
Blended family issues
Caregiver issues and stress
Codependency
Communication problems
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Money and financial issues
Multicultural concerns
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-love
Workplace issues
Young adult issues
Treatment Approaches
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Hypnotherapy
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Licenses
Patrick Shanahan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255999231.
- LCSW · Missouri · 000602 · Expires September 2025
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Patrick Shanahan
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Patrick, is amazing. Thank you Patrick.
I love Patrick caring person and understanding of my needs.
He’s great!!
Thank you Patrick for helping us see ourselves. For helping us deal with our issues from a different perspective. May our Lord Jesus continue to bless your work.
Patrick has really helped us with our struggles. He listens well and interjects with suggestions for healing. We’re very grateful to have him as our therapist!
Patrick listens well and makes every effort to understand the underlying causes of my issues.
I am happy with therapist. He's been very helpful and understanding. Thanks Patrick!
patrick is awesome - hears you out and empathizes with you (you can tell he's actually actively listening), has expertise, pushes you to be better in a good way, can't recommend enough
Patrick is highly professional and wise and I've gotten a lot out of our time together and I'm looking forward to even more. i'd highly recommend him
Mr. Shanahan is easy to talk to. He listens and provides helpful feedback. I would highly recommend him. He is comfortable to talk with.
Dr. Shanahan really helped me to fix a number of challenging relationships in my life, and gave me the tools to more competently process my emotions in the moment. My life has drastically improved because of his guidance.
Patrick is a very warm and caring person A good listener and is full of helpful advice
So far Patrick has met our needs
Patrick is a very compassionate and insightful person, he listens, he offers ideas and solutions, he really cares.
Patrick has been very helpful for me through a difficult transition
Patrick is calm professional caring smart and full of insight! Love the guy!
Patrick came from a place of understanding from the start of our first session. He listened to everything that I had to say and has given me the guidance needed to dig deeper into myself and reflect on all of my current and past traumas. I would recommend his wisdom to anyone seeking help.
Patrick listened to me and provided great advice and feedback during a rough time in my life. He is great at providing solutions and new ideas to consider and was very communicative.
Easy to discuss issues with Patrick, very engaging, helpful, kind.
Patrick is a skilled listener who offers resources and applicable skills.
I think he is excellent at what he dies. Caring and responsive and positive and helpful!
Patrick is non judgemental. He guides me toward making my own decision.
Patrick is a thoughtful, attentive and extremely insightful therapist
Mr. Shanahan does a wonderful job of listening with intent and providing tools and materials to help in self improvement. He has a very kind demeanor which provides a comfortable and safe environment.
I am so happy with Patrick as I have moved through issues, he is caring, kind, considerate and very much engaged. He has adapted to my varying issues with all the help and wisdom I could ever want
I’ve been grateful to have met Patrick and open up with him about my challenges. He’s patient and truly listened without judgement my thoughts and helped me view life and self in a more positive way helping me set boundaries to what wasn’t healthy by allowing me to discover such on my own. I wish him all the best and highly recommend to everyone
I absolutely love my therapy sessions with Patrick. He's very tentative and uses different methods to help me reach my goals. This was my first time trying therapy and l was looking for something professional and rooted in Christian doctrine but not veered from clinical practise- l found just that.
My experience with Patrick has been highly beneficial. It feels great to have someone of his depth of experience in my corner... assisting with focus and emotional clarity in my journey towards wholeness.
Awesome!
Frequently asked questions
Does Patrick Shanahan offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Patrick Shanahan works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Patrick Shanahan speak?
Patrick Shanahan speaks English.
How many years of experience does Patrick Shanahan have?
Patrick Shanahan has 44 years of experience.
Where is Patrick Shanahan licensed to practice?
Patrick Shanahan is licensed to practice in Missouri.
Does Patrick Shanahan accept clients outside of the United States?
Yes, Patrick Shanahan accepts clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Patrick Shanahan offer?
Patrick Shanahan offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Hypnotherapy, Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.
How can I communicate with Patrick Shanahan?
Patrick Shanahan can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Patrick Shanahan?
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.