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Patrick Gribel, LMHC

  • Experience4 years
  • LocationFlorida
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Addictions, and Self esteem
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • LanguagesEnglish and Portuguese
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About Patrick

Patrick Gribel is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who helps adults facing anxiety, depression, low self-worth, burnout, and major life changes. He also supports people exploring identity, culture, faith, or questions of meaning.

Background and approach

Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese. Patrick describes a warm, collaborative style.

He listens closely and invites reflection so clients can notice patterns that keep problems recurring. He pays attention to both what is happening now and the earlier relationships or expectations that shape responses.

His work is thoughtful and unhurried. Conversations aim to make less-visible patterns clearer so people can feel steadier and make practical changes.

He encourages curiosity about self-criticism, common roles in relationships, and the ways early attachments influence current struggles. In session, Patrick blends approaches to match what each person needs.

This can mean focusing on present-day coping skills or slowing down to understand deeper emotional patterns. He frames therapy as a joint effort where questions and experiments guide progress.

Starting therapy can feel vulnerable, and Patrick says you do not need to have everything figured out to begin. He creates a respectful, nonjudgmental space where people can build steadier ways of relating to themselves and others.

If you prefer work in Portuguese, he can accommodate sessions in that language.

How therapy approaches translate to online work

Internal Family Systems helps people notice and speak with different parts of themselves, such as the anxious part or the critical part, to reduce internal conflict and build inner cooperation. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking small committed steps, which can help with anxiety, depression, and life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape expectations and patterns, helping people make different choices in current relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to see which methods fit their goals and preferences, and may blend approaches over time as needs change. That process is shared and adaptive rather than fixed.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people meet with a licensed professional who can use reflective conversation and structured techniques in ways that fit everyday life.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Patrick help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, low self-esteem, grief, trauma and many relationship and life-transition issues.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His approach is warm, collaborative, and depth-oriented, balancing present-day coping with curiosity about deeper patterns.
How long has he practiced counseling?
He has four years of clinical experience as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor.
Where is he based and what are his credentials?
He is a Florida LMHC, based in Florida.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment or cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with Patrick?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSex addictionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy

Experience

4+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English, Portuguese