Counseling is not about fixing you because are not broken. Counseling is about self-discovery and learning to use your strengths to help you get where you want to be. The first step toward getting somewhere different is to decide that you are not going to stay where you are.
I am a licensed counselor with over 20 years of experience as a counselor working with individuals struggling with issues such as depression, stress, anxiety, career concerns, relationship, parenting and LGBT issues. I have also helped many adult survivors of past abuse learn to overcome some of the long term affects of past experiences.
My counseling approach is that I'm down to earth, respectful, supportive, and non judgmental. I believe in accepting a person at where they are in life and exploring where they want to be and how they can get there. We can do this by identifying and maximizing the strengths you have now. I know that every individual is unique and there is not a "one mold fits all" approach to counseling so our treatment plan will be tailored to your unique needs and goals, one step at a time, at a pace you are comfortable with.
It takes more courage to ask for help than it is to go it alone. I'm looking forward to working with you and I'm glad you have taken the first step to make the positive changes in your life that you are wanting.
What are you ready to change in your life?
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Bipolar disorder
FL LMHC MH10733
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Lisa Patterson. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Really good help to get here with Lisa and I strongly recommend anyone with something on their mind to share them with Lisa. This is probably the easiest way to get help and just this month with Lisa made me a new person. :)
Written on Mar 09, 2017 after therapy with lisa for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Lisa is a very good listener, and is caring and understanding. She is patient and just what I needed during that tough period.
Written on Mar 03, 2017 after therapy with lisa for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship, family, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping, self esteem, career, and bipolar
Lisa was great at working on the issues I needed to discuss at first contact, and through further conversation was able to give me advice on things that needed further development or help that could be long lasting and not just short term. I felt comfortable pretty quickly through our non-judgemental discussions, and she was always willing to speak about things that had been bothering me, replying with friendly messages. It has definitely been a positive experience.
Written on Feb 21, 2017 after therapy with lisa for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship, sleeping, self esteem, and anger
Lisa is a great counselor! She gives me practical exercises to do during the week to help my self development. She is very prompt in her replies and gives sound recommendations.
Written on Feb 13, 2017 after therapy with lisa for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related, parenting, and self esteem
Lisa is a great counselor. She helped me a lot when I was in a depression. With her help, I regained motivation, self-confidence, and control over my actions. Thank you for that.
Written on Dec 12, 2016 after therapy with lisa for 5 days on issues concerning self esteem, and career
Lisa seems to be a very caring and professional therapist and I hope to work with her for a long time.
Written on Aug 22, 2016 after therapy with lisa for 2 days