LICENSED THERAPIST
Patrick Reilly
Practical, Supportive Online Therapy for Adults in Michigan and Florida
You may know something needs to change and still feel unsure how to make that change last. Anxiety, depression, trauma, anger, or ongoing stress can leave you feeling overwhelmed, discouraged, or disconnected from the person you want to be.
I help adults understand what keeps pulling them back into the same reactions, build skills that fit real life, and practice different ways of responding when things get difficult.
Sees Adults (18+)
Michigan & Florida
Therapist Since 2017
BCBS & BCN Accepted
LMSW, CAADC
WAYS WE CAN WORK TOGETHER
Individual Therapy and Recovery Support
Some people come to therapy because anxiety, trauma, depression, anger, or relationship stress has become difficult to manage. Others want support with substance use or recovery. The work is shaped around what matters most to you.
Individual Therapy
For anxiety, depression, trauma, anger, emotional regulation, relationship stress, grief, low self-esteem, and difficult life transitions.
Substance Use & Recovery
For substance related concerns, relapse prevention, recovery support, and understanding the emotions or situations that can pull you off course.
HOW I APPROACH THERAPY
I Look at What Keeps the Pattern Going
My work is practical and structured, but I do not treat symptoms as if they happen in isolation. Anxiety, anger, shutdown, avoidance, or substance use often become ways of managing something that feels overwhelming, threatening, or difficult to name.
I draw from attachment informed therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Therapy, and principles from recovery work. We use what fits what you are facing rather than forcing every concern into one model.
IN SESSION, THAT OFTEN MEANS
Notice the Pattern and the Trigger
We slow down what happens before the familiar reaction, urge, or coping strategy takes over.
Understand What Keeps It Going
We look at the thoughts, emotions, habits, and circumstances that reinforce the pattern.
Practice a More Effective Response
We identify realistic ways to respond differently and build skills you can use outside of therapy.
You don't have to have everything figured out before we begin.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
Practical Support Without Judgment
I aim to be calm, direct, and engaged in sessions. I will listen closely, help you organize what is happening, and challenge patterns that are no longer helping without treating you as the problem.
Collaborative and responsive to your goals
Straightforward without making you feel judged
Structured enough to turn insight into action
Calm, steady, and down to earth
CLINICAL FOCUS & BACKGROUND
Experience That Supports Steady Change
My experience includes individual therapy, substance use concerns and recovery, and practical approaches for managing emotion and behavior. That background helps me address both the immediate problem and the pattern underneath it, while keeping sight of the changes you want to make in daily life.
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Anxiety and chronic overthinking
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Depression and low motivation
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Trauma and PTSD
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Anger and emotional regulation
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Self esteem and confidence
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Grief, loss, and life transitions
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Relationship and interpersonal stress
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Substance-related concerns and relapse prevention
Training & Experience
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Licensed Master Social Worker in Michigan
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Registered to provide Telehealth in Florida
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Providing therapy since 2017
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Experience using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy
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Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor
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Experience using Motivational Interviewing and Solution Focused Therapy
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Extensive experience with substance-related concerns and recovery
WHY THIS WORK MATTERS TO ME
Change Needs to Work Outside the Therapy Room
Much of my work has involved helping adults who want their lives to be different but feel pulled back into familiar reactions, habits, or coping patterns. I have learned that lasting change rarely comes from pressure, shame, or simply being told what to do.
My experience with substance use concerns and recovery has reinforced the importance of meeting people with respect while still being honest about what is not working. I bring that same balance to all of my work: support and accountability, insight and practical action, and steady progress rather than perfection.
NEXT STEPS
Ready to Begin?
Your first session is a chance to talk about what has been happening, what you want to change, and whether working together feels like a good fit.
Questions about cost, insurance, or telehealth? Review FAQ & Rates.
Rising Recovery PLC is not an emergency or crisis service. If you are experiencing a medical or mental health emergency, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room. If you are having thoughts of suicide or are in emotional crisis, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.