Craig Patera

Craig Patera, M.S., Candidate, is a Master's Level Candidate in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the University of Providence. He draws on a Background in Communications and Human Behavior Studies from the University of Montana to inform his therapeutic work.

He Specializes in Play Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). He Works with teens and young adults; addresses OCD, anxiety, depression, and trauma.

He Served at-risk youth at the Montana Youth Challenge Program, informing his practical understanding of adolescent challenges. He Offers virtual telehealth appointments to clients in Colorado and Montana and emphasizes client-centered care that helps clients break repetitive patterns and build resilience.