Patricia Klocko
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.
My goal is to help clients access their hidden strengths and discover a sense of direction and skill to manage their own lives.
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.
First session
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.
Strengths
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.
Ideal clients
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.
Treatment methods
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.
Location
Virtual sessions