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    I care about the people I work with and provide an environment productive for all ages.

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Patrick Hefferan, M. Ed., lpc, ncc

I believe that having a compassionate, experienced therapist is essential to achieving one's goals for therapy. I strive to help individuals, couples, and families understand any underlying issues, recognize their existing strengths and support them as they learn to develop their own new and healthier life patterns. I am passionate about combining resources and therapeutic tools that are just as diverse as the people I work with.

My clients have generously informed me that they consider me to be an empathic listener, a keen observer and a calming presence. I bring a warm smile, a curious, gentle, friendly manner, a ready laugh and a healthy self into my therapy sessions every day. I sincerely care about the people I work with and work hard to create a warm and trusting environment for clients of all ages.

About Me

Patrick Hefferan
 

Patrick Hefferan

M. Ed., LPC, NCC

I am a nationally certified counselor and state licensed therapist. I received my undergraduate degree from Appalachian State University and my Masters Degree in Counseling from North Carolina State University. I have worked with a wide variety of client populations from diverse backgrounds.

I have 10 years of experience in working with career and mentoring programs for adolescents and 6 years providing direct clinical support to individuals, couples and families using a variety of counseling theories including person-centered, cognitive behavioral, family systems, and various relaxation therapies.

I am passionate about combining diverse resources and therapeutic tools in working with clients with Marriage and Family Issues, ADHD, Impulse Control (related to internet and video games), Depression,Anxiety,LGBT Issues, Stress Reduction, Grief, and Life Transitions

I am trained to facilitate treatment for internet and technology compulsions and addictions including gaming, online pornography, cybersex and infidelity, gambling, shopping, stock trading,face-booking, cyber relational, cyber bullying and web surfing.

Find out more by going to: Psychology Today

My Work

As a therapist, I am practiced in working with many different kinds of concerns . However, I am especially experienced in working with clients dealing with ADHD, LGBTI and internet addiction issues.

    I also have many clients working with personal issues such as:
  • Depression
  • Generalized Anxiety & Stress Reduction
  • Relationships
  • Child or Adolescent Issues , especially cyber-bullying
  • Parenting
  • "Patrick has provided me with the resources that have guided me through self exploration and through the LGBT community. He has given me insight, confidence, and wisdom in myself."
    - Andreas Carver, July 18, 2011
  • “Patrick is a truly committed and caring individual that uses his many years of experience with people to come up with practical methods for helping you move in the direction of your goal, and to keep you motivated. I was extremely happy with the service that I received from Patrick”
    - Andrew McAllister, October 15, 2005
  • “Patrick has exceeded all of my expectations. He truly understands me. When I started in therapy with Patrick, I was at my lowest point ever. Patrick helped walk me through my ups and downs. Patrick has gone way above the call of duty by giving me resources to keep for every problem that I have encountered, I am truly grateful for all of the dedicated work Patrick has done with me and for me.”
    - AH, November 4, 2007
  • “Patrick Hefferan has been working with my difficult and challenging son since January of '08. My son has tested Patrick in every way. Patrick has a great tolerance. I also think that most therapists would have given up working with my son. Patrick comes up with creative ideas to help my child deal with his issues. You will be very fortunate to have Patrick as your therapist.”
    - MS, October 19, 2008
  • "Patrick Hefferan came into my family's life in April of 2009 and I feel that we have been blessed to make his acquaintance since he is the most compassionate, understanding, wonderful man, let alone human being that I have ever met. I'm 55 years old so I've met a few people in my life. He is gentle and caring with a wonderful sense of humor. I am able to talk with him about anything. My son, who is a teenager, chose him again after being with him previously through a different counseling agency. My son said the only way that he would continue therapy was if Patrick was his counselor. Well, that spoke volumes. Patrick makes a difference in your life. We both feel he is a wonderful therapist."
    - ET, June, 2010

Services

My specialties

ADHD

Anxiety

Depression

  • Addiction
  • Adoption
  • Anger Management
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Career Counseling
  • Child or Adolescent
  • Coping Skills
  • Divorce
  • Family Conflict
  • Internet Addiction
  • Oppositional Defiance
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Transgender
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Video Game Addiction

    • Impulse Control Disorders
    • Mood Disorders

    • Bisexual
    • Gay
    • Lesbian

    New Client Information

    For your protection, your call will be answered by a licensed professional. I make every effort to return calls within the same day. Please ask any insurance questions you may have at this time.

    Please remember to bring your insurance card when you come for your first visit. Payment is due at the time of service. If you are using your insurance, you will be required to pay any deductible or co-payments during your session.

    Payment

    Insurance

    • Cash
    • Check
    • Credit Card
      (Visa / MasterCard)
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Cigna, Aetna
    • Tricare
    • Mental Health Network
    • United Healthcare

    Contact Us

    Use the form below to submit an email to me. I will attempt to respond to your email as soon as I can. Please remember that I may be in sessions most of the day. I will respond to emails when I am not in a session.

    Main Location

    111 Windel Drive
    Suite 213
    Raleigh, NC 27609

    Additional Location

    Raleigh Counseling Collaborative
    5417 South Miami Boulevard
    Durham, NC 27703

    Phone and Email

    (919) 916-9154
    Patrick@PatrickHefferan.com

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    Lighthouse Counseling Solutions, Inc.