Patrick believes in down to earth approaches that directly address the client's current needs. Components of Solution Focused Therapy, CBT, DBT and Crisis Theory are commonly utilized to ensure the client's specific needs are addressed. Assessment and Treatment services are provided.
Patrick's passion is in Relationship Counseling. Marriage Counseling is a realm almost always rewarding and often … Read more ›
| University | Degree | Focus | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Park University | Masters Degree | Criminal Justice | 2004 |
| Youngstown State University | Masters Degree | Social Work | 2010 |
| Dayspring Christian University | Doctorate | Christian Counseling | 2013 |
| Institution | Focus | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Internship - Jefferson County Children, Youth and Family Services, | Child & Family Welfare | 2009 |
| Continuing Medical Education (CME) - University of Southern California | PICT-Parent & Child Interactional Therapy | 2013 |
| Position | Organization | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Director | LifeSpan Family Services of PA As the Founder and Executive Director, Dr. Shea has performed and overseen all facets of the operations, budgeting & ongoing licensure of a PA licensed CYS, Foster Care & Adoption Agency and counseled dozens of Adoptive Families & provided training | 2009 - Present |
| Role | Organization | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Member | ISMHO-International Society for Mental Health Online The ISMHO works to ensure that ethics and evidence based practices are used whenever possible in the online provision of therapy | 2012 - Present |
| Clinical Member | AAMFT-American Associaton for Marriage & Family Therapy The AAMFT works to educate, oversee and assist those working with marriage and family therapy issues to ensure a high quality of service provision and ethical guidance | 2012 - Present |
| Clinical Member | ATSA-Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers ATSA works to develop evidence based practices in the treatment of sexual abusers. Membership shows a high level of awareness of the Criminal Justice Process and the adjudication of sexual abusers and their long term registration and treatment needs | 2012 - Present |
| Clinical Member | AACT-American Association of Clinical Therapists The AACT works to guide and educate Christian Counselors in methods of therapy provision that does not conflict with the principles outlined by the Christian Faith | 2012 - Present |
| Member | PCCYFS-PA Council of Children, Youth & Family Service Providers As a founder of a CYS agency, I joined this statewide organization that mentors, educates and advocates for an efficient and ethical provision of service provision to the publice | 2011 - Present |
| Member | NASW-National Assoc of Social Workers PA & National Chapter The NASW ensures evidence based practices are encouraged and provides training and ethical advice as needed to ensure adherence to their highly acclaimed code of ethics. | 2009 - Present |
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Years In Practice: 20 (started in 2005)
Accepts New Patients: Yes
. specializes in treating the following types of patients:
Medical Philosophy: Alternative Medicine
