Patricia has a special interest in working with adolescents (12-17 years old) and the TAY (Transitional Aged Youth; 18-26 years old) population. Due to her years in working with Child Protective Services, she understand the unique issues associated with youth transitioning out of the home, emancipation, adoption, and the transition into adulthood. Patricia has seen the barriers to treatment these individuals encounter and wants to provide assistance in navigating these barriers during a pivotal transition in life. She also has experience working with individuals in the LGBTQ+ community and is able to provide a nurturing environment that allows individuals to safely explore, question, and express themselves in order to be the most authentic version of themselves.
Areas of treatment include, but is not limited to, depression and other mood disorders, generalized anxiety, social anxiety, trauma, grief and bereavement, problems in adjustment, and difficulties with life transitions due to changes in health, career, or relationship status. Some modalities Patricia enjoys pulling from are CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) Strengths Based/Client Centered, and Solution Focused. She has exposure to interventions such as EMDR and Somatic Experiences, as well as, CBT and Culturally Sensitive Interventions.