L. Brian Patterson MSEd., LPCC-S, LICDC, CISM, , is licensed by the State of Ohio as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (supervisor), Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor, with additional certifications in Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) and is a Therapeutic Assault Preventions Systems Trainer (TAPS). Brian holds degrees in Biomedical Communications, Nursing, and a Masters of Science in Counseling. He is currently Ph.D. [ABD] and completing his dissertation in Counseling Studies, and has worked in the mental health field since 1992. He also served 12 honorable years with the United States Army; finishing his time with the military as an Engineer Officer.
My training in the human services field joined with my experiences in the military and life have taught me that in most cases good decision making is the key to a successful life. I provide an eclectic form of psychotherapy based in Reality/Choice & Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Models. Using a brief-solution focused mode of practice, it is my job to quickly and accurately assess your needs, develop and execute a course of treatment for those needs and assist your life/family system to evolve.
I offer counseling, psychotherapy, crisis intervention and educational services to families, school districts, law enforcement agencies, civic and faith based organizations, and other providers of mental health and substance abuse services in Central Ohio.
My scope of practice includes the treatment of:
- Individual & Family Crisis
- Adolescent Conduct Disorder
- Adolescent and Adult Drug and Alcohol Abuse & Dependence
- Interventions
- Marital Conflict
- Domestic Violence
- Adolescent Issues
- Parenting Issues
- Blended Family Issues
- Mood and Anxiety Disorder
- Unmanaged Anger
- Unmanaged Stress
- Improved Decision Making Skills
- Improved Family Communications
- Transition and Adjustment Issues
Jennifer M. Patterson MS, LPC, LICDC, is licensed by the State of Ohio as a Licensed Professional Counselor, and a Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor. Jennifer holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology from The Ohio State University and a Master of Science Degree in Counseling from the University of Dayton. She has worked in a variety of clinical counseling settings over the past 10 years, including chemical dependency treatment facilities, dual diagnosis programs, and the juvenile prison system.
I take an integrative approach to counseling, meaning I intermingle techniques from different counseling methods depending upon the needs of the client in the moment. Though, my preference is to utilize cognitive behavioral and reality therapy techniques. More important than approach, however, is the establishment of the therapeutic alliance. Connecting genuinely with the client is key in order for progress to be made through therapy.
My scope of practice includes:
- Substance Abuse Therapy
- Chemically Dependent Family Systems
- Crisis Intervention
- Women’s Issues
- Anger Management
- Stress Management
- Mood and Anxiety Disorder
- Codependency Issues
- Transition and Adjustment Issues
We care deeply about people and feel fortunate to have their trust. New Directions Counseling Services was created to help instill hope in the lives of the hurting; please give us a call, so we can help with marriage counseling and family counseling in Columbus Ohio.
This information is provided in compliance with the expectations of the State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage & Family Therapist Board located at 50 W. Broad St. Suite 1075 Columbus, OH 43215-5919
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