Licensed to practice in Delaware and accepts 10 insurances. Specializes in Addiction, Chronic Illness, Grief and 10 more.
Patricia Ayers
You deserve a space where you can show up exactly as you are. Clients frequently share that my down-to-earth style creates an environment where they finally feel safe enough to open up, drop their guard, and share their deepest struggles completely free of judgment. From our very first conversation, you will know you are being actively and deeply heard. You will receive not just a listening ear, but practical, highly helpful guidance and tools that you can immediately apply to your life. Healing is rarely a straight path, and taking the first step requires immense courage. Whether you are navigating trauma, grief, chronic pain, substance use, or a major life transition, you do not have to carry it alone. My approach is built on authenticity, respect, and deep collaboration. I meet you exactly where you are today, helping you recognize the unique strengths you already possess while offering a calm, steady presence to help you navigate life's complex challenges and sudden crises. Ultimately, our work together is about empowering you. Beyond overcoming immediate obstacles, you will gain the insight, resilience, and confidence needed to build healthier relationships, navigate future hurdles, and design a life that truly aligns with your core values and goals.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
Our first session is all about getting to know each other and creating a foundation for our work together. You'll have the opportunity to share what has brought you to therapy, your current challenges, and what you hope to achieve. I'll explain how I approach treatment, what you can expect moving forward, and together we'll develop goals that reflect your needs and support your journey toward healing and personal growth.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
You can expect a supportive, collaborative, and engaging therapeutic experience where you feel heard, understood, and empowered. I believe therapy is most effective when we work together as a team, creating a safe space where you can openly explore your thoughts, feelings, and life experiences. In our sessions, I provide meaningful feedback, practical tools, and thoughtful questions that help you gain deeper insight and move toward your goals. At times, I may gently challenge unhelpful patterns or offer a different perspective to help you see new possibilities for growth. These conversations are always grounded in compassion, respect, and a commitment to helping you create the changes you want in your life. Together, we will build on your strengths, develop healthy coping strategies, increase self-awareness, and foster resilience so that you can navigate life's challenges with greater confidence and clarity.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
You may be a good fit for my practice if you are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or struggling to navigate life's challenges on your own. I work with adults experiencing grief and loss, trauma, anxiety, depression, chronic pain, substance use concerns, relationship difficulties, and major life transitions. Whether you are facing a recent challenge or carrying the weight of experiences from the past, you deserve a safe space to process, heal, and grow. Together, we will explore the thoughts, emotions, and experiences that may be impacting your well-being while identifying the strengths and resilience you already possess. My role is to help you better understand yourself, develop healthier coping strategies, and build practical tools that support lasting change in your daily life. If you are seeking greater emotional balance, healthier relationships, increased self-awareness, or a path toward healing and personal growth, I am committed to meeting you where you are. My goal is to provide a compassionate, nonjudgmental environment where you feel heard, respected, and supported as you work toward the life you want to create.
Specialties
Top specialties
Addiction
Chronic Illness
Grief
Other specialties
Anger Management
Anxiety
Depression
Domestic Violence
Family Conflict
Health/Medical Issues
Medication Management
Older Adults
Physical Health Condition
Trauma and PTSD
I identify as
White
Woman
Serves ages
Adults (18 to 64)
Elders (65 and above)
Licensed in
Delaware
Accepts
Arlo
Cash - $100 per session
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
Evernorth
GTEB
Tufts Health/Cigna
Location
Virtual
My treatment methods
Motivational Interviewing
Used mainly to assist client with substance use disorders and other addictions and will help define a person's goals in treatment.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Assists people in treatment by breaking down negative thought patterns and replacing with more positive ones and by helping them develop coping techniques that they can use to replace unhealthy behaviors.