Patrick Reilly

My interest in psychology started when I was getting sober and realized I needed more than just sobriety to be truly happy. I was tired of going in circles with no real answers, so I started learning from many different areas like psychology, history, spirituality, and even physics, to find real, simple solutions.

People often told me there weren’t any clear answers and suggested I should be an accountant because I liked clear, straightforward solutions. But I knew better. My own experiences and seeing others improve made me believe there are definite answers that can bring peace, no matter what’s happening around us. That’s why I became a therapist—to help others find peace and get free from their pain.

Before I completed my Master of Social Work, I worked many different jobs and engaged multiple skills related to construction, mechanical, computers, sales along with numerous positions in the helping fields. These jobs taught me how to see things through to the end and keep them running smoothly, which helps me now as a therapist.

Being a therapist also uses skills I’ve developed and practiced throughout my life, facing fears, seeking honesty based connections and accountability, and listening to my gut. I keep learning and stay open to new ideas, and I try to keep mindset of curiosity and the spirit of my inner child as a guide.

When I work with clients, I first help them feel stable and less in crisis. I use their strengths to build them up before we tackle deeper issues. I teach them to handle things on their own as they get stronger. My goal is to help them step off the painful roundabout they’re stuck on and start walking their own path confidently.

I tell my clients about my background right at the start, so they know they’re not alone and there’s a way to move forward.