Patrick Gribel, LMHC
Gentle, reflective counseling for adult transitions
Details
| Name | Patrick Gribel |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LMHC |
| Based in | Florida |
| Licensed in | Florida |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English, Portuguese |
| Years in practice | 4 |
About Patrick
Patrick Gribel is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who works with adults facing anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, low self-worth, burnout, and major life transitions. He also supports people exploring identity, culture, faith, or questions of meaning. Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese.
Patrick brings a warm, collaborative style and a patient pace to therapy. He listens closely and helps clients notice patterns that keep problems returning. Conversations focus on what is troubling someone now and on recurring themes from earlier relationships or expectations.
Background and approach
He draws on narrative ideas alongside attachment-based and client-centered perspectives to help stories about the self become clearer. Patrick pays attention to how people talk about themselves and the roles they fall into, and then works with them to try different ways of relating and behaving. In sessions he invites reflection rather than rushing to solutions.
That often means naming self-criticism, exploring coping habits, and testing small changes in thought or action. The goal is to help clients feel steadier and to support changes that last. Patrick has four years of clinical experience as an LMHC in Florida.
He aims to make starting therapy manageable for people who feel uncertain or vulnerable and encourages questions about the process before booking.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Self esteem among the things Patrick works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Traumatic brain injury
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Patrick among the ways he works.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Patrick among the ways he works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Patrick among the ways he works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Patrick among the ways he works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Patrick among the ways he works.
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Patrick among the ways he works.
- Existential Therapy: Listed by Patrick among the ways he works.
- Jungian Therapy: Listed by Patrick among the ways he works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Patrick among the ways he works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Patrick among the ways he works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Patrick among the ways he works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Patrick among the ways he works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Patrick among the ways he works.
- Internal Family Systems: Listed by Patrick among the ways he works.
- Systemic Therapy: Listed by Patrick among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Patrick directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Patrick directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
Narrative and Acceptance-based Approaches for Online Work
Patrick often uses Narrative Therapy to help people notice the stories they tell about themselves and where those stories came from; this can help with issues like identity, self-esteem, and relationship patterns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is another approach he uses to help people accept difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to values-based actions that move life forward. Attachment-Based Therapy shows up in his work by looking at how early relationships shape current expectations and reactions, which can be useful for improving connection and reducing repeating patterns.Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Patrick works collaboratively to figure out what fits each person's needs, goals, and preferences. He invites clients to try different ways of working and adjusts methods as the relationship grows.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the currently offered options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example, by avoiding commute time, allowing a quicker check-in on a break, or choosing a shorter session when schedules are tight. It also lets people continue work with a licensed professional from different locations within the therapist's permitted practice area. Discussing practical arrangements during the initial scheduling step helps match therapy to everyday routines and needs.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of problems does Patrick help with?
He helps adults with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, low self-esteem, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, career strain, ADHD, bipolar symptoms, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe his therapy style?
His style is warm, collaborative, and depth-oriented, focusing on current struggles while gently exploring recurring life patterns and early relationship influences.
What is his professional background?
He has four years of clinical experience and practices as a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor, working with adults on a range of emotional and relational concerns.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is licensed as an LMHC in Florida and provides services from that license within the state.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payment handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in getting started?
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