I’m Patrick Sarandah (he/him), and I’m not the kind of therapist who hides behind a clipboard or nods politely while you try to guess what I’m thinking. I bring my full self into the therapy room—humorous, direct, compassionate, and intuitive. My goal is to create a space where you can be fully human, fully honest, and feel fully heard. Therapy with me is a collaborative effort. You’re in the driver’s seat—I’m just the navigator helping you figure out the route, avoid the potholes, and occasionally adjust the GPS when life throws in a detour.
Before we begin working together, it’s important you know that I believe therapy should feel safe and real. It’s not about having the perfect answer or putting on a polished version of yourself. It’s about showing up as you are, learning to sit with the discomfort, and slowly building the skills to move through it. I work hard to meet you exactly where you’re at—whether that’s feeling stuck in anxiety, overwhelmed by grief, navigating identity or relationship issues, or just feeling lost and unsure of what comes next.
My approach is grounded in authenticity and compassion, but I won’t shy away from asking tough questions when it’s helpful. I pull from a variety of approaches—CBT, DBT, ACT, mindfulness, existential and person-centered work—because no one’s healing path looks the same. If you need to slow down, we’ll take our time. If you’re ready to dive in, we’ll go there. Either way, I’m committed to walking that path with you.
I love working with people who are navigating complex, messy, beautiful lives, from pre-teens trying to figure out their place in the world to adults wondering if it’s too late to rewrite their story (it’s not). I have a particular soft spot for those who’ve had to carry more than their fair share of emotional weight—especially first responders, service members, veterans, and their families. I understand how hard it is to open up when you’re used to keeping it all together for everyone else. I also know that asking for help is one of the most courageous things you can do.
Some of the topics I often work with include trauma, depression, anxiety, stress, self-esteem, grief, anger, and relationship issues. But ultimately, it all comes down to helping people feel more like themselves again. I’m passionate about supporting clients as they explore their identity, strengthen their boundaries, improve communication, and find meaning even in the midst of pain. My hope is that you’ll leave our work together with a deeper sense of self, a toolbox full of real-life coping strategies, and a renewed connection to your values, relationships, and future.
Whether you’re reaching out for your teen, your partner, or yourself—just know you’re not alone. Therapy can be the start of something powerful. And I’m here to make that process feel just a little more human.
