Bret Patterson , LPC

Bret Patterson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Mississippi with four years of professional counseling experience. He brings a background of 25 years as a paramedic and clinical educator to his therapeutic work, which informs a practical and compassionate approach to care.

Bret has worked with people facing stress and anxiety, grief and loss, anger management, and depression. He aims to meet each person where they are, adapting conversations and treatment plans to reflect individual needs and goals. His style emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion while supporting clients through difficult transitions and emotional challenges.

Believing that seeking help takes courage, Bret frames therapy as a collaborative process. He supports clients as they take steps toward a more fulfilling and balanced life, tailoring interventions to fit the unique circumstances of each person he works with.

Therapeutic Approaches and Accessible Online Care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the client leads the conversation and the therapist provides empathy and support - this approach is often helpful for people working through life changes, self-esteem concerns, or relationship issues. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, involves identifying unhelpful thought patterns and developing practical skills to change thoughts and behaviors, making it useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, combines skills training in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can benefit those managing intense emotions, mood instability, or relationship conflicts.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Bret collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps create a tailored plan that feels useful and realistic.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - so people can access licensed professionals from home, on a break, or while managing caregiving or work responsibilities. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to fit therapy into a busy life.