Twenty years ago, my life was turned upside down when my husband walked out the door, leaving me to raise our two year old daughter and dreams I thought we had built together since our second year in college. I couldn't imagine how I could go on. I couldn't imagine how anyone who'd been though this sort of pain had gone on. But, to my surprise, I did go on, grow, developed new and stronger emotional muscles. And formed a new dream: I wanted everyone to believe they could get there (peace/happiness) from here (pain/anxiety/confusion). So, I went back to school and, with a lot of family help, got this degree that allowed me to begin helping others help themselves. For over 20 years now, I've worked with women growing through divorce, adults facing stage of life changes, people of all ages seeking to believe in - or even identify - their strengths, accept and work on their weaknesses. We start by learning to trust each other; we start by trusting the client's self empowerment (even if the client doesn't really believe - at first). Then we form a two-person team and reframe negative beliefs, pinpoint resources, figure out distorted thoughts that are holding the client back and need to be abandoned. We do in-session exercises, refer to research and books, and connect dots in belief sets until...we get there from here. And, almost all the time, we do. We will - you and I. Almost no problem is too big such that two people working hand in hand with a sound knowledge base, can't overcome it. In time, the problem that seems so big today will be a learning experience and a memory. We'll get you there. Let's start now.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Abandonment, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Commitment Issues, Divorce and Separation, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Guilt and Shame, Isolation / Loneliness, Life Purpose, Mood Disorders, Multicultural Concerns, Panic Disorder and Panic Attacks, Prejudice and Discrimination, Self-Love
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy
AL LPC LPC01841
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Ms.Patrice is attentive, kind, and supportive!
Written on Nov 16, 2023 after therapy with Patrice for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Ms.Harris is truly a God sent to me She listen and offer Biblical advice which is what I was looking for in a therapist...she also offer me other exercises that helps me daily anD the fact that she have not issue with praying with me or for me is a Plus plus
Written on Oct 15, 2023 after therapy with Patrice for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
When I talk with Patrice , the way I feel so comfortable to talk with her is so amazing to me . I feel like I don’t explain myself pretty well but it’s like she knows so much about it with such little information.
I also love how she is really caring and down to earth I recommend her to anyone
Written on Oct 04, 2023 after therapy with Patrice for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I love Patrice she is a great therapist I’d totally recommend her to anyone who needs help.
Written on Jul 01, 2023 after therapy with Patrice for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Very kind and understanding. Pat listens and has wise expertise. Very happy to have her as my therapist. I feel like she is helping me in my journey to be better.
Written on Jun 08, 2023 after therapy with Patrice for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, compassi
Patrice is absolutely wonderful! She listens and responds without judgment. Her guidance and professionalism is wonderful!
Written on Feb 22, 2023 after therapy with Patrice for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and grief