I have been working in the field of mental health for nearly 25 years, doing Assertive Community Treatment at first, then case management, and now mental health therapy for the past ten years. My passion is to work with those who struggle with both mental health and addiction issues. I have a Masters degree is counseling/psychology from Michigan State University, and this has allowed me to work in the field as a Licensed Professional Counselor, both as a supervisor and most recently as a direct service provider for mental health services.
My approach very much depends on the needs of my clients, and I strive to collaborate with them along the way, to ensure a more positive outcome. I have worked with clients who have issues of anxiety, depression, anger, personality and marriage conflict, relationship, stress, stage of life issues, and addictions, among others. My style is collaborative and solution focused, with treatment plans based on client centered plans, always directed by the client and their learning styles.
I have loved my work in the field of mental health and I have enjoyed the benefit of getting to know the wonderful people who seek mental health services to improve the quality of their lives.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Aging and geriatric issues, Antisocial personality, Blended family issues, Codependency, Communication problems, Dependent personality, Divorce and separation, Drug and alcohol addiction, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Postpartum depression, Pregnancy and childbirth, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Sexuality, Smoking / vaping cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
MI LPC 6401009911
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So I've been through three sessions with my therapist now, and I have to say, I highly recommend her and she's well versed in multiple disciplines and multiple fields and understands a lot of things. I'd highly recommend her for anybody dealing with relationship issues, social issues, anxiety or depression issues, etc.
Written on Aug 30, 2024 after therapy with Patricia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I love her patients in getting to know me. I’ve had 3 sessions and it feels like although she is learning the worse parts of me she values and encourages the beauty in me.
Written on Sep 06, 2023 after therapy with Patricia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd