Hello! My name is Patricia and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Georgia. I have over 39 years of professional experience in therapeutic settings! I have provided therapy in a variety of settings that include outpatient behavioral health, inpatient psychiatric hospitalizations, community based residential programs and now through online services! You can see I have had an array of experience over the years that has provided me great understanding of mental and emotional health! My view on life is to keep one's eyes on the windshield with only glances in the rearview mirror so one can move forward to the good that lies ahead not limited by the negative past! I believe in the the quote, "You can't go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending!" C.S. Lewis
In our first session together, we will start with a brief introduction, review brief history and then dive into current challenges and concerns. This will help guide us in developing goals to work on in follow up sessions. It's helpful to know where you want to go in life!
I am a Therapist who prays for you! I believe in the power of prayer in our lives. I focus on Wellness in life which is having Balance. My goal is to assist you in developing and achieving a balance in each of the following environments we manage in life: Social, Intellectual, Occupational, Spiritual, Physical, Emotional, and Environmental. I find most people get out of balance by focusing on one area over another. I believe obtaining a good Balance in each area with our own self-care increases our overall Wellness which produces a more solid, content life!
I have been using CBT over many years and find it the most helpful in achieving change. Change your thoughts which causes change in your emotions, change your behavior, change your life!
I am certified as a Christian Counselor. Over the years I have had times which I used my faith and Christian knowledge in therapy when it is requested.