Patricia Whitaker
Patricia career expands well over 25 years of working in the Behavioral Health and Human Service field, working in various Drug and Alcohol programs /Mental Health Field (In the York Lancaster and Chester County areas). She earned master's degree in human services 2002, License Professional Counselor 2003 NCC Nationally Certified
I am open and willing to accept those where they are and work toward positive outcomes.
As of 2027 still provides Mental Health Drug and Alcohol, Couples, And Trauma related issues.
First session
First session starts with introductions, completing necessary documentation, begin to develop a therapeutic relationship and Identify treatment goals and objectives.
Strengths
I am open and willing to accept those where they are and work toward positive outcomes.
Ideal clients
Patricia has extensive background working with individuals experiencing challenges related to autism spectrum disorder, ADHD (child and adult), anxiety, depression, as well as those experiencing heighten stressors of lower economici status and oppression.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Encouraging member to be able identify feeling, learning effective coping skills to decrease anxieties and learn coping skills to lessen behavioral concerns
Interpersonal
Assist members in interacting and communicating with others, build and sustain relationships.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Uses mediation, relaxation and awareness to help focus on present moments, increasing over time experience situations in nonjudgemental and non-reactionary ways.
Location
Virtual sessions
Identifies as
Top specialties
Other specialties
Licensed in
- PennsylvaniaLicense PC003032