Patrick Varney, MA, MS, LAC, LISAC, Phoenix, AZ

What patients are saying

Overall rating

4.93

Average wait time

4.97

Bedside manner

4.95

“I was very apprehensive about going. But pushed myself to and found it very relaxed and easy to talk with him.”

Suzanne W.January 23, 2025

“This was my 1st appointment, and I will definitely be going back!! He was so kind, understanding, and a great listener. He provided material that I could use to further my sessions. Thankful to have found him. ”

Martha C.More than 1 year ago

About Patrick Varney

Focus areas

Addiction Consultation

Depression

Internet Addiction

Anxiety

Drug Addiction

Psychotherapy

Couples Therapy

Gambling Addiction

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Families

Adults (25-64)

Couples

Seniors (65+)

Groups

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Cognitive Processing (CPT)

Christian Counseling

Culturally Sensitive

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Identity

Gender

Male

Sexuality

Straight

Faith

Christian

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Patrick Varney

*NOW ACCEPTING UNITED HEALTHCARE INSURANCE* (In-Network Only) Serving Arizona families, couples, and individuals, specializing in addictions, process addictions, and mental health issues. Today can be the beginning of change-?Let's get started.? Are you feeling distressed and frustrated over losing control of gambling, shopping, obsessive-compulsive behaviors, sex, alcohol, cannabis, or other substances in your life or the lives of loved ones? Are you experiencing despair, isolation, anxiety, loneliness, or depression? Are you repeatedly reliving past hurt and loss? Has the pandemic driven a wedge between you and your spouse or significant other? Has it caused social anxiety? ?Stop waiting for tomorrow-let's start the healing process today.? My career in behavioral health and substance use disorder began in 1997 at Foundations Sober Living Homes in San Diego, California, which I owned for 10 years. In 2009, I returned to school to fulfill my purpose of working with others. I earned an Associate Degree in Applied Sciences ? Chemical Dependency at Rio Salado College, then completed a Bachelor of Psychology at Grand Canyon University. I hold a Master of Science in Addiction Counseling from Grand Canyon University and a Master's in Professional Counseling from Ottawa University. I currently hold licenses as a Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) and Licensed Independent Substance Abuse Counselor (LISAC) in Arizona. I began my clinical career in 2008 after moving to Arizona from San Diego, working in several residential and outpatient treatment facilities across the state.

What should a new client know about working with you?

My therapeutic style is easy going but to the point of taking an empathetic client-centered approach in an understanding way that fosters a genuine partnership, to promote personal growth in healing & the building of a fulfilling new lifestyle. I customize treatment individually to meet your specific needs along with the technique that works best for you. Having a safe and non-judgmental place to process past or present pain is essential in healing. I believe you are a resilient human being and have a personal strength determined to find change or you wouldn’t be reading this! My philosophy is that people can change, adjust, learn and adapt to new ways of coping with life stressors that can restore purpose and meaning in their lives. Sometimes making slight adjustments to our belief systems, thought processes, emotions and behaviors can produce a positive life change. I also believe that past traumatic experiences can surface and take over our lives in the here and now, if not treated. Often, working with people who are experiencing some form or severity of addiction have an underlining psychological issue they are self-medicating such as stress, anxiety, social anxiety, anger, trauma, abandonment, situational depression or a life adjustment. When this underlined issue is treated, the severity and distress of the addiction is reduced. I have 27 years’ experience working in addictions and mental health, both public and private. I understand that “one size does not fit all” and using many alternative strategies is good practice. This is a supervised private practice. It is owned and/or managed by a master’s level, non-independent licensee under Board-approved clinical supervision pursuant to A.A.C. R4-6-211. The Board-approved clinical supervisor of this practice is: Name-Jerome Ehmann LPC-18416, LISAC-15151.

What is your typical process for working with clients?

I’m an eclectic therapist using a mix of utilizing the best therapeutic techniques for the client, couples or families. Some of the main therapeutic approaches I use are family systems, communication, (SFFT) Solution Focused Family Therapy and Gottman for couples and families. Spiritual Counseling often used useful techniques are (CBT) cognitive Behavioral Therapy, (REBT) Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy, Existential Therapy, (EFT) Emotion Focused Therapy, (DBT) Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and integrating therapy with the persons choice of faith, 12 step affiliation, medication assisted treatments, rational recovery, culture and personal identification.

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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance

Initial session: $125 for 50 minutes

Ongoing session: $125-175 for 50 minutes

More information on payments and coverage

* Accepting United Healthcare Insurance* (In-Network Only) Private Pay through Simple Practice (Stripe) with major credit cards or debit cards. $125.00 per Individual Sessions $175.00 per Couples & Family Sessions $60.00 a person for 120 minutes Group Telehealth Session

Popular visit reasons

Anxiety

Body Dysmorphic Disorder

Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)

Depression

Gambling Addiction

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Anxiety

Body Dysmorphic Disorder

Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)

Depression

Office location

Patrick Varney, MA, MS, LAC, LISAC also offers online video visits for patients

Phoenix Foundations Recovery

4539 N 22nd St, Ste 204, Phoenix, AZ 85016

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Education and background

Practice names

Phoenix Foundations Recovery

Education and training

Grand Canyon University, Master's in Addiction Counseling
University of Ottawa, Master’s in Counseling

Professional memberships

American Counseling Association

Awards and publications

Patrick Varney is a Licensed Independent Substance Abuse Counselor in the state of AZ.

NPI number

1699366849

Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.

Overall rating

4.93

Wait time

4.97

Bedside manner

4.95

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I was very apprehensive about going. But pushed myself to and found it very relaxed and easy to talk with him.

January 23, 2025Suzanne W.Verified patient

Professional competent. Patrick was able to put me at ease and the time was used to set goals and objectives.

May 16, 2024Yvonne O.Verified patient

Very kind, experienced, and understanding. Provides good tools to get through difficult situations.

More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenVideo visit

patrick was very nice and welcoming. I instantly felt comfotable discussing my issues with him

January 18, 2024Maxwell P.Verified patient

Had an excellent experience, and intend on returning.

March 6, 2024Justin P.Verified patient

First appt, so just expressing area' we need help.

May 15, 2024Eric S.Verified patientVideo visit

Excellent care and I have two more appointments scheduled.

March 30, 2023Christopher S.Verified patient

This was my 1st appointment, and I will definitely be going back!! He was so kind, understanding, and a great listener. He provided material that I could use to further my sessions. Thankful to have found him.

More than 1 year agoMartha C.Verified patient

Patrick was amazing. He made me feel comfortable to communicate in a safe space and was an excellent listener. Looking forward to my next appointment