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Areas of focus include <a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/library/addiction\" class=\"article-inline-link\" data-context-link=\"360\">addiction</a>, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), stress, substance use, and teen violence.</p><p>Patera works with teens and young adults, providing support through life transitions. Patera holds a background in Communications and Human Behavior Studies from the University of Montana.</p><p>His experience includes serving at-risk youth at the Montana Youth Challenge Program, where he deepened his understanding of adolescent issues such as addiction and legal challenges. Utilizing Play Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Exposure and Response Prevention, Patera creates a safe space for clients to explore their experiences.</p><p>Through virtual telehealth appointments, he offers accessible care to clients in Colorado and Montana.</p><dl class=\"person-facts\"><div><dt>Inclusive care</dt><dd>LGBTQ+ Allied</dd></div><div><dt>Professional types</dt><dd>Therapist</dd></div><div><dt>Session types</dt><dd>Individual</dd></div><div><dt>Session formats</dt><dd>Online/Video</dd></div><div><dt>Licensed states</dt><dd>Colorado · Montana</dd></div></dl><section class=\"person-regional-communities\" aria-labelledby=\"local-communities\"><h2 id=\"local-communities\">Local Communities</h2><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/local/lakewood-co\">Lakewood, CO</a></li></ul></section><section class=\"person-related-communities\" id=\"topic-communities\" aria-labelledby=\"topic-communities-heading\"><h2 id=\"topic-communities-heading\">Topic Communities</h2><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/community/anxiety\">Anxiety</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/community/post-traumatic-stress-disorder\">Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/community/addiction\">Addiction</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/community/substance-use-disorders\">Substance Use Disorders</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/community/obsessive-compulsive-disorder\">Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder</a></li></ul></section></section><section aria-labelledby=\"tab-contributions\" class=\"person-panel person-view\" id=\"contributions\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"person-empty\"><p>No contributions are linked to this profile yet.</p></div></section><section aria-labelledby=\"tab-care\" class=\"person-panel person-view\" id=\"care\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"person-care-layout\"><nav aria-label=\"Care details\" aria-orientation=\"horizontal\" class=\"person-care-nav\" role=\"tablist\"><a aria-controls=\"specialties\" aria-selected=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/craig-patera#specialties\" id=\"care-tab-specialties\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\">Specialties</a><a aria-controls=\"qualifications\" aria-selected=\"false\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/craig-patera#qualifications\" id=\"care-tab-qualifications\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\">Qualifications</a><a aria-controls=\"locations\" aria-selected=\"false\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/craig-patera#locations\" id=\"care-tab-locations\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\">Location</a><a aria-controls=\"connect\" aria-selected=\"false\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/craig-patera#connect\" id=\"care-tab-connect\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\">Contact</a></nav><div class=\"person-care-content\"><section aria-labelledby=\"care-tab-specialties\" class=\"person-care-panel\" id=\"specialties\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><h2>Specialties</h2><ul><li>Addiction</li><li>Anxiety</li><li>Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)</li><li>Stress</li><li>Substance Abuse</li><li>Teen Violence</li><li>Trauma</li></ul><h3>Inclusive care</h3><ul><li>LGBTQ+ Allied</li></ul><h3>Session types</h3><ul><li>Individual</li></ul><h3>Session formats</h3><ul><li>Online/Video</li></ul></section><section aria-labelledby=\"care-tab-qualifications\" class=\"person-care-panel\" id=\"qualifications\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"person-credential-details\"><div><h3>Degrees</h3><p>M.S.</p></div></div><div class=\"provider-qualifications\"><div><h3>Professional title</h3><p>Master's Level Candidate in Clinical Mental Health Counseling</p></div><div><h3>Licensed states</h3><ul><li>Colorado</li><li>Montana</li></ul></div></div></section><section aria-labelledby=\"care-tab-locations\" class=\"person-care-panel\" id=\"locations\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"person-office\"><h3>Lakewood, CO</h3><address>950 Wadsworth Blvd<br>#203<br>Lakewood, CO 80214</address></div></section><section aria-labelledby=\"care-tab-connect\" class=\"person-care-panel\" id=\"connect\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"person-contact\"><p>Ask about availability, fees, and whether the approach is right for you.</p><div class=\"person-contact-actions\"><a class=\"provider-call\" href=\"tel:7202959522\">720-295-9522</a></div></div></section></div></div></section></div></div></div><div class=\"provider-owner person-claim\"><p>Are you Craig Patera?</p><a data-claim-listing=\"/people/craig-patera\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/claim\">Claim this listing</a></div></div>","text":"Home People Craig Patera Craig Patera, M.S. Master's Level Candidate in Clinical Mental Health Counseling M.S. Lakewood, CO AboutContributionsCare Craig Patera is a master's level candidate in clinical mental health counseling in Lakewood, CO. Areas of focus include addiction, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), stress, substance use, and teen violence. Patera works with teens and young adults, providing support through life transitions. Patera holds a background in Communications and Human Behavior Studies from the University of Montana. His experience includes serving at-risk youth at the Montana Youth Challenge Program, where he deepened his understanding of adolescent issues such as addiction and legal challenges. Utilizing Play Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Exposure and Response Prevention, Patera creates a safe space for clients to explore their experiences. Through virtual telehealth appointments, he offers accessible care to clients in Colorado and Montana. 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Areas of focus include <a href=\"/library/addiction\" class=\"article-inline-link\" data-context-link=\"360\">addiction</a>, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), stress, substance use, and teen violence.</p><p>Patera works with teens and young adults, providing support through life transitions. Patera holds a background in Communications and Human Behavior Studies from the University of Montana.</p><p>His experience includes serving at-risk youth at the Montana Youth Challenge Program, where he deepened his understanding of adolescent issues such as addiction and legal challenges. Utilizing Play Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Exposure and Response Prevention, Patera creates a safe space for clients to explore their experiences.</p><p>Through virtual telehealth appointments, he offers accessible care to clients in Colorado and Montana.</p><dl class=\"person-facts\"><div><dt>Inclusive care</dt><dd>LGBTQ+ Allied</dd></div><div><dt>Professional types</dt><dd>Therapist</dd></div><div><dt>Session types</dt><dd>Individual</dd></div><div><dt>Session formats</dt><dd>Online/Video</dd></div><div><dt>Licensed states</dt><dd>Colorado · Montana</dd></div></dl><section class=\"person-regional-communities\" aria-labelledby=\"local-communities\"><h2 id=\"local-communities\">Local Communities</h2><ul><li><a href=\"/local/lakewood-co\">Lakewood, CO</a></li></ul></section><section class=\"person-related-communities\" id=\"topic-communities\" aria-labelledby=\"topic-communities-heading\"><h2 id=\"topic-communities-heading\">Topic Communities</h2><ul><li><a href=\"/community/anxiety\">Anxiety</a></li><li><a href=\"/community/post-traumatic-stress-disorder\">Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder</a></li><li><a href=\"/community/addiction\">Addiction</a></li><li><a href=\"/community/substance-use-disorders\">Substance Use Disorders</a></li><li><a href=\"/community/obsessive-compulsive-disorder\">Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder</a></li></ul></section></section><section aria-labelledby=\"tab-contributions\" class=\"person-panel person-view\" id=\"contributions\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"person-empty\"><p>No contributions are linked to this profile yet.</p></div></section><section aria-labelledby=\"tab-care\" class=\"person-panel person-view\" id=\"care\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"person-care-layout\"><nav aria-label=\"Care details\" aria-orientation=\"horizontal\" class=\"person-care-nav\" role=\"tablist\"><a aria-controls=\"specialties\" aria-selected=\"true\" href=\"#specialties\" id=\"care-tab-specialties\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\">Specialties</a><a aria-controls=\"qualifications\" aria-selected=\"false\" href=\"#qualifications\" id=\"care-tab-qualifications\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\">Qualifications</a><a aria-controls=\"locations\" aria-selected=\"false\" href=\"#locations\" id=\"care-tab-locations\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\">Location</a><a aria-controls=\"connect\" aria-selected=\"false\" href=\"#connect\" id=\"care-tab-connect\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\">Contact</a></nav><div class=\"person-care-content\"><section aria-labelledby=\"care-tab-specialties\" class=\"person-care-panel\" id=\"specialties\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><h2>Specialties</h2><ul><li>Addiction</li><li>Anxiety</li><li>Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)</li><li>Stress</li><li>Substance Abuse</li><li>Teen Violence</li><li>Trauma</li></ul><h3>Inclusive care</h3><ul><li>LGBTQ+ Allied</li></ul><h3>Session types</h3><ul><li>Individual</li></ul><h3>Session formats</h3><ul><li>Online/Video</li></ul></section><section aria-labelledby=\"care-tab-qualifications\" class=\"person-care-panel\" id=\"qualifications\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"person-credential-details\"><div><h3>Degrees</h3><p>M.S.</p></div></div><div class=\"provider-qualifications\"><div><h3>Professional title</h3><p>Master's Level Candidate in Clinical Mental Health Counseling</p></div><div><h3>Licensed states</h3><ul><li>Colorado</li><li>Montana</li></ul></div></div></section><section aria-labelledby=\"care-tab-locations\" class=\"person-care-panel\" id=\"locations\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"person-office\"><h3>Lakewood, CO</h3><address>950 Wadsworth Blvd<br>#203<br>Lakewood, CO 80214</address></div></section><section aria-labelledby=\"care-tab-connect\" class=\"person-care-panel\" id=\"connect\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"person-contact\"><p>Ask about availability, fees, and whether the approach is right for you.</p><div class=\"person-contact-actions\"><a class=\"provider-call\" href=\"tel:7202959522\">720-295-9522</a></div></div></section></div></div></section></div></div></div><div class=\"provider-owner person-claim\"><p>Are you Craig Patera?</p><a data-claim-listing=\"/people/craig-patera\" href=\"/people/claim\">Claim this listing</a></div></div>"}}