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 As of 2024 still provides Mental Health Drug and Alcohol, Couples, And Trauma related issues.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
First session starts with introductions, completing necessary documentation, begin to develop a therapeutic relationship and Identify treatment goals and objectives.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I am open and willing to accept those where they are and work toward positive outcomes.
About Patricia Whitaker
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All SaversAvMedBlue Cross Blue ShieldCignaEAP:CignaEAP:EvernorthEAP:UnitedHealthcare/OptumEvernorthGolden RuleHighmarkOptumOptumHealth Complex Medical ConditionsOscarOxfordSurest (formerly Bind)United Medical ResourcesUnitedHealthcare Life InsuranceUnitedHealthcare Shared ServicesUnitedHealthcare StudentResourcesUnitedHealthcare/Optum
Appointments
VirtualMy 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.