Eric Patterson, LPC

About
Eric Patterson is a licensed professional counselor in the Pittsburgh area who is dedicated to helping children, adults, and families meet their treatment goals. As contributor for the American Psychiatric Association, he helped shape the content in the DSM-5. For the last five years as a freelance writer, Eric has worked to spread reliable, actionable information regarding addiction and mental health to people in need. When he isn’t focused on work, Eric is usually hanging with his family, listening to indie rock, or brewing a cup of coffee.
Credentials
- LPC
Latest Articles
- Al Anon vs. AA: What’s the Difference?
- Recreational Therapy for Addiction Treatment in South Florida
- Motivational Interviewing at The Recovery Village Palm Beach
- What is Experiential Therapy & How It’s Used in Rehab
- South Florida Veterans Substance Abuse And Mental Health Resources
- Medication-Assisted Treatment in South Florida
- Teenage Rehabilitation: Options for Teen Substance Abuse Treatment
- How To Navigate Triggers, Urges and Cravings in Recovery
- Living a Sober Lifestyle: How to Tell People You’re Sober
- Florida Drug Abuse Hotlines
- Unemployment & Depression: How Job Stress Affects Mental Health
- Cocaine Abuse Statistics and Trends in South Florida
- Florida Alcohol Abuse Hotlines
- What Are the Stages of Alcoholism & the Jellinek Curve?
- What To Ask Insurance Providers When Choosing Rehab
- What Is Rehab? Drug & Alcohol Rehab: What to Expect
- Inpatient vs. Outpatient Addiction Rehab: What’s the Best Rehab for Me?
- Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)