Pat (Patrick) Granada, LCSW

Pat (Patrick) Granada is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Illinois with 4 years of clinical experience. He holds a Bachelor?s Degree from Truman State University and a Master?s Degree from the University of Illinois School of Social Work, and he is licensed to practice clinical social work in Illinois. Over his career he has worked across a range of settings with children, people with physical disabilities, those living with chronic or severe mental illness, individuals facing medically induced life changes such as dialysis, and people receiving hospice care.

Pat creates a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where clients can explore goals at their own pace. He is often described as easy to talk with and focuses on helping people achieve meaningful outcomes. In addition to direct clinical work, he has trained social workers entering clinical practice and emphasizes the importance of client-driven change supported by therapeutic guidance. His therapeutic toolkit includes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, behavioral modification techniques, and mindfulness practices.

Pat shares necessary information about informed consent and duty to warn as part of building a therapeutic relationship. He aims to respond to messages within 24 hours and checks communications at least twice daily. He typically offers sessions in the evening because he works as a medical social worker during morning hours, and he generally does not interrupt clients after 9pm CST. The messaging platform is available around the clock for asynchronous contact, though Pat responds in the evening at the latest except on weekends and holidays. In emergencies involving thoughts of suicide, plans to harm others, or suspected abuse or neglect of children or elders, he advises contacting local emergency services immediately.