Patrick Brown

My name is Patrick. I'm an LCSW practicing in New Jersey that specializes in helping teens and young adults deal with OCD, social and general anxiety, future uncertainty, and low self-esteem. Whether anxiety is a life long challenge, or a relatively new struggle following a big life change like starting college or beginning a new job, I help my clients develop the tools and insights needed to overcome anxiety, improve their mood, and grow their confidence. I emphasize creating a warm, validating, and safe therapy experience for my clients. I offer virtual and am currently on a wait list for in person sessions.

I can help you overcome your anxiety and reach your goals in ways that are practical, empathetic, and effective. In our work together we'll identify and address patterns of thought & behavior keeping you from your goals, figure out the root of your problems, and draw on your strengths. For OCD I utilize exposure and response prevention, where we work together to challenge how valid the things OCD tells you are (spoiler alert: they're usually not that valid) in a safe, systematic, and supportive way. I prefer using action oriented therapies in my work, which means we'll spend time actually learning tools and strategies to address your symptoms!

From our work together, you can expect to walk away from sessions with a new sense of clarity, strategies to improve your mood and manage your stress, and walk away feeling understood, validated and accepted.