LPC, 5 years of experience
New to Grow
I’m Patricia Jones-Pope, LPC, founder of Women Empowered Enrichment & Counseling Services, LLC, a telehealth-based private practice serving clients throughout New Jersey. My mission is to create a safe and supportive space where individuals, couples, and families can heal, grow, and reconnect with their sense of purpose and emotional well-being. I work with teens, adults, and couples navigating a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, self-esteem issues, trauma, life transitions, and emotional overwhelm. My approach is warm, collaborative, and integrative—drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Humanistic, Trauma-Informed, and Supportive frameworks to meet each client where they are. Whether helping individuals rebuild confidence, guiding couples through communication breakdowns, or supporting clients as they process grief or major life changes, my focus remains consistent: empowering each person to heal, find balance, and live with greater authenticity and peace.
Your first session with me is all about creating a safe and supportive space where you can begin sharing your story at your own pace. I understand that starting therapy can feel both hopeful and a little uncertain — so my goal is to make the process feel comfortable, collaborative, and grounded in trust from the very beginning. During our initial session, we’ll talk about what brings you to therapy, the challenges you’re facing, and what you’d like to gain from this experience. I’ll also gather some background information to better understand your unique history, strengths, and goals. Together, we’ll begin outlining a plan that fits your needs and moves at a pace that feels right for you. This is your space to be heard, supported, and understood — without judgment or pressure. By the end of the session, my hope is that you’ll feel a sense of relief, clarity, and reassurance that you don’t have to navigate this journey alone.
My greatest strengths as a therapist lie in my ability to create a space of warmth, safety, and genuine connection where clients feel deeply heard and supported. I approach each session with compassion, curiosity, and respect for the individual’s lived experience — meeting clients exactly where they are while helping them uncover where they want to be. What stands out about my approach is the way I blend clinical expertise with human understanding. I integrate evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Humanistic, and Trauma-Informed care with a supportive and empowering style that encourages self-reflection and practical growth. Clients often share that they leave sessions feeling both validated and challenged — seen for who they are, yet inspired to stretch toward healing and change. The results of my work are reflected in my clients’ progress — increased emotional awareness, stronger boundaries, improved communication, and a renewed sense of purpose and self-worth. My ultimate goal is to help individuals and couples move from surviving to truly thriving, with the confidence and tools to maintain lasting emotional wellness.
You’ve spent so much of your life showing up for everyone else — keeping it together, staying strong, doing what’s expected — but inside, you’re tired. You’ve learned to push through pain, silence your needs, and carry the weight of everyone’s expectations while quietly wondering, “When is it my turn to feel whole?” You may be struggling with anxiety that won’t turn off, emotional exhaustion from giving more than you receive, or a deep sense of disconnection in your relationships. Maybe you’ve lost sight of who you are outside of your roles — as a partner, parent, professional, or caregiver. You’re ready for change, but unsure where to start. I specialize in helping clients just like you — individuals and couples who are ready to heal from emotional burnout, rebuild confidence, set healthy boundaries, and create a more peaceful, purposeful life. My approach is warm, collaborative, and rooted in empathy and empowerment. Together, we’ll work to quiet the noise, challenge unhelpful thought patterns, and reconnect you to your authentic self — the version of you that feels grounded, valued, and whole. If you’re ready to stop surviving and start living with clarity and emotional freedom, this space was created for you.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as one of the foundational approaches in my clinical practice. Over the years, I have found CBT to be an empowering and effective framework for helping clients understand the connection between their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, and how these patterns influence their overall well-being. In my work with adolescents, adults, and couples, I use CBT to help clients identify unhelpful thought patterns, challenge cognitive distortions, and develop healthier ways of thinking and responding to life’s stressors. Whether a client is struggling with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship challenges, or difficulty adjusting to major life transitions, CBT provides practical tools that foster greater self-awareness and emotional regulation. In session, I work collaboratively with clients to: Explore how core beliefs and automatic thoughts shape emotional reactions and behavior. Introduce evidence-based strategies such as reframing, journaling, mindfulness, and behavioral activation. Develop coping skills that promote resilience, balanced thinking, and intentional action. My approach to CBT is both structured and compassionate—I emphasize insight, but also personal growth and accountability. Clients are encouraged to practice new skills between sessions, applying what they learn in real-world situations to create meaningful, lasting change. Ultimately, I view CBT as more than a technique—it’s a tool for empowerment and transformation, helping individuals move from merely coping to thriving, as they reclaim control over their thoughts, emotions, and life direction.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I specialize in helping couples rebuild communication, emotional connection, and trust within their relationships. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and grounded in helping each partner feel seen, heard, and understood. In my work with couples, I integrate elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) used to identify negative interaction patterns and replace them with healthier, more productive ways of relating. I help couples move beyond blame to explore the underlying emotions and unmet needs that fuel conflict, distance, or resentment. Together, we work on: Improving communication and emotional responsiveness Identifying and breaking unhealthy relationship cycles Rebuilding trust after emotional or physical betrayal Navigating stressors such as parenting, intimacy concerns, and lifestyle changes Strengthening emotional safety, respect, and partnership My role is not to take sides, but to create a safe therapeutic space where both individuals can express their truth, reflect on their patterns, and begin the process of healing. I believe that when couples learn to communicate with empathy, accountability, and curiosity, they can transform even long-standing patterns of disconnection into opportunities for deeper understanding and growth.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I incorporate a Humanistic approach at the heart of my therapeutic work. I believe that every individual possesses an innate capacity for growth, healing, and self-understanding when provided with the right environment of empathy, authenticity, and unconditional positive regard. In my practice, I view clients as the experts of their own experiences. My role is to walk alongside them—helping them reconnect with their strengths, values, and inner wisdom—rather than to direct or define their path. Using a Humanistic framework allows me to create a therapeutic space that is nonjudgmental, compassionate, and deeply client-centered, where individuals can explore their emotions, identity, and life purpose with safety and openness. Through this approach, I help clients cultivate self-acceptance, personal empowerment, and emotional awareness, fostering a stronger connection between their thoughts, feelings, and authentic self. Whether working with individuals or couples, my goal is to guide clients toward greater clarity, resilience, and fulfillment by supporting their journey toward becoming the fullest, most genuine version of themselves.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, my work is grounded in Trauma-Informed Care, which recognizes the profound impact that trauma can have on an individual’s emotional, psychological, and physical well-being. I understand that trauma is not defined solely by the event itself but by the lasting effects it has on a person’s sense of safety, trust, and self-worth. In my practice, I strive to create a safe, empowering, and nonjudgmental therapeutic environment where clients feel respected, supported, and in control of their healing process. My trauma-informed approach is rooted in compassion and guided by the principles of safety, trustworthiness, collaboration, empowerment, and cultural sensitivity. I help clients gently explore how past experiences may be influencing their current thoughts, emotions, and relationships while ensuring that the pace of therapy always honors their readiness and boundaries. I also integrate evidence-based interventions—including elements of CBT, mindfulness, and grounding techniques—to help clients regulate emotions, reduce distress, and rebuild a sense of stability and self-agency. Above all, I believe that healing from trauma is possible. My role is to support each client in reclaiming their voice, restoring their sense of safety, and reconnecting with their inner resilience and capacity for growth.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I incorporate a Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) approach to help clients identify strengths, recognize progress, and create meaningful change. My work centers on the belief that clients already possess the inner resources and resilience needed to overcome their challenges — therapy simply helps uncover and activate those strengths. In session, I collaborate with clients to clarify their goals, explore what’s already working, and develop practical, achievable steps toward desired outcomes. This approach empowers individuals and couples to shift from problem-saturated thinking to a more hopeful, action-oriented perspective. I often use solution-focused techniques to help clients manage anxiety, depression, relationship issues, life transitions, and self-esteem concerns, guiding them toward greater clarity and confidence. My goal is to help clients move forward feeling more capable, balanced, and in control of their emotional well-being — one intentional step at a time.