Licensed to practice in Florida and accepts 50 insurances. Specializes in Coping Skills, LGBTQ, Peer Relationships and 9 more.
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My name is Patty and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I operate from a person-centered strengths based perspective. This means that you, the client, are the expert in the room and the strengths that you bring in are important. The journey to a fulfilling life may require journeys into old memories, new relationships, current and past job experiences, and so much more. I would love to be a part of this journey with you.
The first session is a getting-to-know you phase where I try to learn about you but you are also seeing if I am a good fit for you. During this first session background information is collected along with what the presenting concern. During this session the goal is to begin building a working therapeutic alliance through the use of conversation.
My greatest strength as a provider is my ability to help clients feel at ease in the relationship. Therapy is a loaded word with all sorts of stigmas and negative connotations that new clients may bring to the room. My first job is to provide an environment where the client feels safe, heard, and valued. Once a solid alliance is created then the real work begins.
I enjoy working with people from a variety of backgrounds with concerns about how their life is going. My clients are motivated to change, or are thinking about change, but may need help getting there. Through discussions of their past and current situations we can find new solutions and get rid of the non-workable ones.
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Cash - $65 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Ambetter Health
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Anthem
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
Florida Blue
Florida Blue - Medicare
Golden Rule
GTEB
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Independence Keystone 65 HMO
Independence Personal Choice 65 PPO
Medicare
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Complete Care (C-SNP)
UnitedHealthcare Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
Person-centered (Rogerian)
It is my belief that each client has within them everything they need to lead a fulfilling life. The person-centered perspective that I operate from puts the client in the position of expert.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Mindfulness is a skill that can be learned and practiced on a regular basis. Being mindful just means paying attention to what matters, the present. These skills can be used in every part of life.
Trauma Informed Care
The question is always "What happened to you". Trauma informed care is a way of discussing and processing old emotions and pain without being revictimized in the process.
9 ratings with written reviews
June 30, 2026
Very good session and I look forward to more to come.
April 22, 2026
She is very warm & knowledgeable about childhood trauma. I look forward to working with her and seeing future progress.
April 14, 2026
Patty is an excellent therapist who listens and provides a solution-oriented process and tools. She's also willing to tell it like it is if you tell her that's what you want which I really appreciate.