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LPC, LCPC

Patrick Argiro, LPC, LCPC

  • Experience6 years
  • LocationIdaho
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, and Anger
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Patrick

Patrick Argiro centers his work in approaches that prioritize inner parts and present-moment experience, drawing on Internal Family Systems alongside client-centered and cognitive techniques.

Background and approach

He guides adults who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, trauma, anger, or persistent stress, helping them notice internal tensions and build practical strategies to increase clarity and emotional balance. Patrick’s style blends supportive listening with evidence-informed tools to address symptoms and daily functioning.

With six years of clinical experience, Patrick brings licensure and regional practice knowledge to his work in Idaho. He holds LPC and LCPC credentials and integrates optional faith-based perspectives when clients request that focus, always keeping the therapeutic goals in view.

His practice addresses a wide range of concerns including self-esteem, depression, burnout, and relational or attachment-related struggles, and he also works with issues such as chronic pain, caregiver stress, and identity or intimacy concerns. Patrick aims to create a respectful, nonjudgmental environment where clients can pursue clarity, confidence, and meaningful change.

Integrating therapeutic approaches for online healing



Internal Family Systems (IFS) helps clients explore and understand the different parts of themselves, allowing them to develop more compassionate internal relationships and reduce inner conflict; it can be useful for people wrestling with anxiety, trauma responses, or self-criticism. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, nonjudgmental listening, and supporting the client's own capacity for growth, which can be especially helpful for those seeking a validating space to process stress and burnout. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, often reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression and improving day-to-day functioning.

Finding the right blend of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each client to assess goals, preferences, and needs, and then adapt methods so sessions feel personally relevant and effective. This collaborative stance supports gradual, sustainable change rather than one-size-fits-all prescriptions.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexible options to fit varied schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access consistent care from wherever a client is located, and they allow therapists to apply IFS, client-centered listening, and CBT techniques through a range of interactive methods to support ongoing progress.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
He focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, and depression, and also helps with related issues such as abandonment, attachment problems, chronic pain, and communication struggles.
What is the therapist's overall approach and style?
His practice combines Internal Family Systems with client-centered and cognitive strategies to provide supportive, practical, and evidence-informed care tailored to each person's needs.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
He has six years of professional experience working with adults on emotional regulation, trauma-related concerns, and life stress.
Which credentials and location apply to this provider?
He holds LPC and LCPC credentials and practices in Idaho; the credential details are ME LPC PC8334 and NV LCPC CP6229-R.
Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are conducted in English, and he does accept international clients.
What session formats are available with this therapist?
He offers a range of online options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How is pricing handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are accessed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Licensed

Idaho, South Carolina, Nevada, Maine

Languages

English