The significance of every person is such that he is irreplaceable in the position s/he occupies in the world of persons. Such is the majestic status of the person, endowing it with the dignity of a universe. -Emmanuel Mounier

Patrick values the dignity of each unique person; aiding them in discovering who they authentically are, helping them to concretely live out of their best life, moving beyond the oppressive problems that impact them. He brings empathy, compassion, active listening, as well as curiosity into the therapy space. His grounded, non-judgmental, compassionate stance is foundational.

Patrick values helping clients grow past their painful issues as expeditiously as possible via the therapeutic modalities of healing. He guides clients toward psychological maturity and relational growth as they move toward the contentment of becoming a solid-flexible self. He collaborates with clients to harness their innate resilience.

Patrick provides couples therapy, as well as individual therapy. Patrick is an Integrative, Relational Therapist. He primarily utilizes Bowen, Object Relations, Solution Focused, Gottman, as well as Narrative Therapy. These frameworks catch reality, finding concrete solutions. He also utilizes Existential and Rogerian Therapy in exploring personal values and unique identities that engenders resiliency.

Patrick Calvo, LMFT earned a Master of Arts in Couples and Family Therapy from Seattle University, as well as a Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies at Regent College (a college within the University of British Columbia). Patrick is a fully licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Washington State (LF61649184).

Patrick works with both couples and individuals (18 years-old and older) in resolving difficult dynamics such as:

• Reinventing/Renewing Intimate partnerships

• Chronic relational anxiety and unresolved conflict

• Family of Origin and Nuclear Family issues

• Low self-knowledge, self-esteem, and self-compassion

• Diffuse boundary and dependency struggles

• Adult Attachment Issues

• Seminal life changes and ambiguous loss/grief

• Alone/Together intimate partner dynamics

• Faith and spiritual issues

• Understanding Neurodivergence

Patrick’s end goal as a systemic therapist is to discover the essence of each client/couple’s highest thriving self/selves, building resiliency within the sacred journey of their lives as persons in relationship. This is his guiding polestar. I am on your side.

I have spread my dreams under your feet; Tread softly because you tread on my dreams. -William Butler Yeats