Personalized Counseling and Recovery Support for Real-Life Challenges
McDonough Counseling & Coaching primarily serves adolescents and adults who are struggling with addiction, mental health challenges, or motivation and life direction. Services are available to individuals of all genders when concerns fall within scope of practice.
- Alcohol use disorder and substance use disorder
- Gambling use disorder
- Anxiety and depression
- Trauma and unresolved stressors
- Difficulty with motivation or “failure to launch”
- Life transitions and personal growth
Personalized Counseling and Recovery Support for Real-Life Challenges
McDonough Counseling & Coaching primarily serves adolescents and adults who are struggling with addiction, mental health challenges, or motivation and life direction. Services are available to individuals of all genders when concerns fall within scope of practice. Clients often seek support for:
- Alcohol use disorder and substance use disorder
- Gambling use disorder
- Anxiety and depression
- Trauma and unresolved stressors
- Difficulty with motivation or “failure to launch”
- Life transitions and personal growth
Key Service Areas
Outpatient Mental Health & Addiction Therapy
Individual counseling for addiction, mental health, and trauma using evidence-based interventions. Therapy is structured, collaborative, and focused on sustainable progress.
Addiction Recovery Counseling & Coaching
Goal-oriented coaching for individuals seeking accountability, habit change, and ongoing recovery support outside of traditional therapy sessions.
Treatment Consultations & Placement Support
Comprehensive assessments and treatment recommendations to determine the appropriate level of care, including Residential treatment, Partial hospitalization (PHP), Intensive outpatient programs (IOP), General outpatient care.
Consultations include coordination with families, providers, and insurance considerations to identify the best clinical and logistical fit.
A Grounded, Humanistic Approach to Counseling
Treatment at McDonough Counseling & Coaching is practical, honest, and evidence-based. The approach blends clinical structure with real-world understanding, emphasizing collaboration, accountability, and respect for individual goals.
- Clear, direct communication
- Evidence-based therapeutic interventions
- Trauma-informed care
- Support that prioritizes long-term stability and growth
There is no one-size-fits-all model—treatment is adapted to each individual’s needs.
Experience That Bridges Clinical Expertise and Lived Recovery
Patrick McDonough brings over 10 years of professional experience in the addiction and mental health field, along with more than 15 years of personal recovery. This combined perspective offers a rare understanding of both clinical treatment models and real-world recovery challenges.
Credentials and areas of specialization include:
- EMDR-trained for trauma treatment
- Certified in treating gambling use disorder
- Experience across inpatient, outpatient, and consultation settings
Care is informed by an understanding of both the history of addiction treatment and modern, evidence-based approaches.

Experience That Bridges Clinical Expertise and Lived Recovery
Patrick McDonough brings over 10 years of professional experience in the addiction and mental health field, along with more than 15 years of personal recovery. This combined perspective offers a rare understanding of both clinical treatment models and real-world recovery challenges.
Credentials and areas of specialization include:
- EMDR-trained for trauma treatment
- Certified in treating gambling use disorder
- Experience across inpatient, outpatient, and consultation settings
Care is informed by an understanding of both the history of addiction treatment and modern, evidence-based approaches.
Support That Helps You Move Forward
Evidence-based counseling and recovery support grounded in real-world experience.

