Expertise
Licensed professional counselor, certified clinical supervisor, and certified trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapistEducation
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Licensed professional counselor working in western Pennsylvania
Certified clinical supervisor
Freelance mental health and addiction writer
Mental health expert quoted by print and online publications
Misinformation is everywhere. I strive to provide accurate and actionable content in an easy-to-understand way.
— Eric Patterson, LPC
Experience
Eric Patterson, LPC, has been a professional counselor in school and outpatient settings for over 15 years. Patterson has been cited as a mental health expert in publications such as Today.com, Good Housekeeping, and InStyle.
In the past, Eric worked with the National Health Service Corps, providing mental health treatment to underserved and vulnerable communities. And he worked as a field trial participant on the American Psychiatric Association’s most recent edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). Eric has been cited as a mental health expert in dozens of online and print publications, including Today.com, Good Housekeeping, and InStyle.
Education
Eric attended undergraduate school at Allegheny College in Meadville, Pennsylvania, where earned a Bachelor of Arts in psychology and minored in writing. From there, he attended Chatham University, where he received a master's degree in counseling psychology.
