- Warm and pragmatic
- Skill focused
- Life and health challenges
About Patricia
Patricia uses a tailored mix of approaches instead of one fixed method. She draws from client-centered work to build a trusting relationship. She adds cognitive behavioral strategies to spot unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors. Mindfulness and narrative methods are used to increase present-moment awareness and reframe life stories.
Her style is warm and hopeful, yet practical. Sessions aim to identify small, doable actions and skills that fit each person’s life. Patricia values humor and honesty while helping clients uncover strengths and try new ways of coping.
She holds a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling from the University of South Florida. Patricia has about eight years of counseling experience and a long background in fitness and wellness that informs her work with chronic pain, health changes, and caregiver stress.
People describe the work with her as collaborative and skill-focused. She helps clients set goals, practice new strategies, and track progress so they can move toward a more meaningful, manageable life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Credentials
Florida, Vermont
Languages
English
Approaches used in online sessions and how they help
Client-centered work focuses on listening and understanding each person’s unique needs. It helps build trust and makes it easier to try new behaviors. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical tools to reduce anxiety and lift mood. Dialectical behavior therapy, or DBT, emphasizes skills for managing strong emotions and improving relationships, which can be helpful for coping and stress tolerance.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapy process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, needs, and personal style. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made. The process is collaborative and paced to fit what the client wants to accomplish.
If you are considering online therapy with this clinician, confirm the current session options before booking. Many people find that remote work lets them fit sessions into busy days, keep shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, or avoid travel time. Online work can also make it easier to continue therapy while managing chronic illness, caregiving duties, or other life demands. Licensed professionals help plan sessions that match your needs and daily routine.
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Patricia help people with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, eating issues, addiction, trauma, and living with health challenges among other concerns.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is warm and practical. Sessions focus on building a collaborative relationship and learning concrete skills to manage problems day to day.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Patricia has eight years of experience working as a mental health counselor and psychotherapist.
What credentials and location are listed for this provider?
She is listed as LMHC and LCMHC with a Florida practice location noted in her profile.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions billed and what does cost depend on?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.