I believe everyone has a unique story and it is in sharing these stories that I can offer empathy and hope to my clients. I received my Masters of Arts in Marriage, Couple and Family Counseling and my certification as a Play Therapist, and work extensively with adolescents, teens and young adults.
My experience includes working with all ages and stages of divorce, co-parenting and step parenting relationships, grief and loss, anxiety, stress and depression, trauma, domestic violence and self harming behaviors. My work also includes assisting with behavioral, adjustment and attachment issues. With teens I have worked with self harm (non-suicidal), divorce of parents, adjustment disorder, depression, anxiety, handling expectations in a healthy way, understanding boundaries, among other things. I utilize therapy modalities and treatment approaches including client-focused, experiential, mindfulness and cognitive behavioral therapies.
I am committed to my client and the therapeutic process of helping them achieve their goals and gain satisfaction and joy in all aspects of their lives.
Professional experience
10 yrs in practice
Stress and anxiety Relationship issues Family conflicts Parenting issues Depression
Additional areas of focus:Trauma and abuse, Coping with grief and loss, Eating disorders, Motivation, self esteem, and confidence, Coping with life changes, Attachment issues, Codependency, Control issues, Eating and food-related issues, Family problems, Forgiveness, Infidelity, Jealousy, Mood disorders, Postpartum depression, Self-love, Women's issues, Young adult issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Patricia Lord. 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.
I feel like I have gotten the support I needed, but have had an overall good experience with it and will be starting again if necessary.
Written on Feb 09, 2024 after therapy with Patricia for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
She cares for me and wants what is best for me. She is very helpful and is a partner with me in improving my mental and physical health.
Written on Jan 24, 2024 after therapy with Patricia for 2 years and 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and sleeping disorders
Patricia has been very helpful to me over the years. We have reached the point where constant therapy is not needed so I'm not in contact with her for a while but then contact her for a short time when I need a "second opinion". It's a definite comfort knowing she is there when I need her.
Written on Jan 12, 2024 after therapy with Patricia for 4 years and 6 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and parenting issues
This was my first therapy experience and it has been a great one. I always feel better once I’m done with my sessions, but I also always have tools to use and work through my temporary circumstances. Meeting with Pati feels like laying on a cool pillow after a long day. And she also holds me accountable and I appreciate it. I have no complaints at all.
Written on Jan 04, 2024 after therapy with Patricia for 11 months on issues concerning relationship issues, grief, and intimacy-related issues
It's good to feel heard and not treated like a textbook issue. Thank you.
Written on May 09, 2023 after therapy with Patricia for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Patricia is really understand and helpful in guiding me through my concerns. She is a great listener, and is very encouraging towards my goals!
Written on Apr 05, 2023 after therapy with Patricia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, and self esteem
Patty is very understanding. She is able to listen and give advice or put the situation into new perspectives for you to learn new ways of thinking or patterns you may be repeating.
Written on Feb 27, 2023 after therapy with Patricia for 5 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and self esteem
Pati is an exceptional listener and makes you feel your emotions are valid. She helps you see that your mental health is just as important as physical health. She sees who you are and lets you be yourself. I've learned so much from Pati and I hope she knows how much she is appreciated!!
Written on Jul 23, 2022 after therapy with Patricia for 2 years and 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, and adhd
Pati is really good about getting back to you in a timely manner. And when she does it is helpful, meaning advice and support. I don’t know what I would do without her!
Written on Apr 18, 2022 after therapy with Patricia for 2 years and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Pati has always helped me feel more at ease with myself and really maintain a single goal and take it one step at a time instead of overwhelming myself with too much at once. I’m glad I’m back in therapy
Written on Apr 07, 2022 after therapy with Patricia for 2 years and 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and parenting issues
Patti is awesome!
Written on Apr 05, 2022 after therapy with Patricia for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
I’ve been seeing Pati for 7 months now. I love how great of a listener she is as well as her input/feedback she gives me. I still have a long way to go in therapy, but have made huge gains in my mental health and relationships bc of Pati’s help and BetterHelp! I Highly recommend!
Written on Jan 11, 2022 after therapy with Patricia for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and anger management
Patricia is so good at her job! She truly knows how to respond to any situation and how to see how you are responding and actually get you to talk and learn from whatever you are going through!
Written on Oct 26, 2021 after therapy with Patricia for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and sleeping disorders
What I love the most is I’m able to stay in contact with pati without having to make an appointment life can be crazy and busy at times so some in between life chats are very helpful to me
Written on Jun 02, 2021 after therapy with Patricia for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, and anger management
She is amazing therapist and so happy and fortunate to have a great counselor that listens
Written on Apr 20, 2021 after therapy with Patricia for 11 months on issues concerning depression
Very good 1st meeting experience.
Written on Mar 15, 2021 after therapy with Patricia for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, and parenting issues
Pati is very good at what she does. I wish she had more time for me, but I realize she does have a caseload. I wish we could speak more often as communication is more immediate that way. But that had happened only once.
Written on Feb 13, 2021 after therapy with Patricia for 9 months on issues concerning depression, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
My husband and I have only met with Pati once, but we both felt understood and supported and we look forward to future visits with her.
Written on Feb 04, 2021 after therapy with Patricia for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues
Patti is great! She has been a huge help!
Written on Jan 01, 2021 after therapy with Patricia for 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and coping with life changes
Patricia is an outstanding counselor. She is available to help you through your tough situation and will see you through completion. I appreciate our time and better off because of it. Thank You
Written on Dec 02, 2020 after therapy with Patricia for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and parenting issues
She has been great to help process my issues
Written on Nov 28, 2020 after therapy with Patricia for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, anger management, and coping with life changes
She is really amazing and insightful.
Written on Oct 25, 2020 after therapy with Patricia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I’ve had a few therapists, and Pati is heads and shoulders above anyone I’ve ever worked with. She’s real and isn’t afraid to speak truth to me. I would recommend her to anyone who is struggling (although I don’t like to share...
Written on Aug 15, 2020 after therapy with Patricia for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Patricia is excellent! She is very compassionate, knowledgeable, and precise when it comes to counseling me on my anxiety and self esteem. I am doing very well managing my mental health after working with her the past few months. She has taught me to be more mindful and grateful each day to live a happy and healthier life. I am very grateful for this service to be used in the go and in my free time!
Written on Aug 12, 2020 after therapy with Patricia for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
I absolutely love her. Very professional and extremely well equipped.
Written on Aug 08, 2020 after therapy with Patricia for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
she is wonderful and is there for you no matter what!
Written on Jul 24, 2020 after therapy with Patricia for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Patricia seems to have a genuine interest in me and my story. She responds promptly and has good, practical suggestions for me as to how to cope with anxiety outside of medication. I don't know if I would be able to transition off medications without her help and support. I feel that she is on my side and a strong advocate for me and my mental health.
Written on Jul 20, 2020 after therapy with Patricia for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety
The best counselor I've had; hands-down.
Written on Jun 14, 2020 after therapy with Patricia for 2 months
Patricia always makes time for me and if I have an emergency she immediately answers.
Written on Jun 11, 2020 after therapy with Patricia for 3 months on issues concerning family conflicts, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
I have been working with Pati for almost a year now. I have very much enjoyed and appreciated this means of counseling. Pati is very responsive and understanding with schedule concerns. I cannot recommend her highly enough.
Written on Jun 02, 2020 after therapy with Patricia for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and adhd
Perfect!
Written on May 23, 2020 after therapy with Patricia for 2 months
I really like Pati's approach. I only wish I'd contacted BH sooner -- Pati has helped me see what I already knew and put it into practice. The accountability is critical.
Written on Apr 21, 2020 after therapy with Patricia for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Patricia is wonderful!
Written on Apr 05, 2020 after therapy with Patricia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Ms. Lord is absolutely amazing. I have had the other therapist before and none have made me feel as comfortable as she does. I truly have made progress and feel better than I have in a long time.
Written on Mar 17, 2020 after therapy with Patricia for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and eating disorders
Patti is the best ever. At least she is perfect for me. She is very knowledgeable but delivers it with a perfect tone of professionalism and caring. I look forward to chatting with her and remaining on track. My life has never been more balanced or at ease than it has been over the last few years. Patti is a huge part of that.
Written on Mar 16, 2020 after therapy with Patricia for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning sleeping disorders
Patricia is such a wonderful person. She was so helpful and knowledgeable. I have learned a lot about how to help myself throw hard times. I have grown so much through her help.
Written on Feb 19, 2020 after therapy with Patricia for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
Patricia Lord is an incredible help to myself as well as whoever else needing her expertise. She listens very carefully, understands, and responds strong. The passion she has to help others is rare and for that I'm beyond thankful for her time. Id recommend to others not only the website but as a counselor Patricia Lord would be my recommendation.
Written on Feb 13, 2020 after therapy with Patricia for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and anger management
Patricia has been so helpful in helping me handle my anxiety. I have been through a lot of therapy, so signing up for more felt very daunting. Patricia eased that and didn’t make me feel like she was repeating everything I’ve heard before.
Written on Jan 07, 2020 after therapy with Patricia for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and self esteem
Patti has been attentive, patient, timely, and accurate in providing me with steps toward my goals and needs. After going through multiple different counselors, I'm happy to finally have someone on which I can rely.
Written on Nov 08, 2019 after therapy with Patricia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
She’s a very kind and understanding woman, with a mother-like and friend-like energy.
Written on Nov 08, 2019 after therapy with Patricia for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Talking to Patricia is like talking to a close friend. She’s great at listening and encouraging me.
Written on Aug 29, 2019 after therapy with Patricia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Patricia’s been a great help to me!
Written on Jul 31, 2019 after therapy with Patricia for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and adhd
I love that Patricia and I share common interests, it was easy to relate to her and vice versa quickly! She responds so quickly and always has something helpful to say about the situation. She is very wise, and she has provided me with several tools to help with anxiety and depression.
Written on Jun 09, 2019 after therapy with Patricia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and bipolar disorder
Patricia is a wonderful friend and confidant that has been supportive through some of the most difficult times in my life.
Written on Jun 07, 2019 after therapy with Patricia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, and trauma and abuse
Patricia is awesome!
Written on May 18, 2019 after therapy with Patricia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and anger management
Patricia has taken the time to understand the issues that I bring to the table. More importantly she takes the time to know me as a person so that she can help guide me on these issues. She is so caring, kind, and effective.
Written on Feb 26, 2019 after therapy with Patricia for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, and self esteem
She’s very responsive and is good at getting to the heart of the issue. I haven’t worked with her long but I’ve found her input helpful. She’s really goood at focusing on my primary concerns. I would highly recommend her.
Written on Feb 15, 2019 after therapy with Patricia for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
This is my first time ever receiving counseling. I was very apprehensive at first. Patricia has been very helpful and caring. She listens, understands, is compassionate and makes recommendations to help me through my issues that I have not thought of. I am very thankful for her.
Written on Dec 20, 2018 after therapy with Patricia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and grief
I really enjoy working with Pati. I have had 3-4 live sessions with her and signed up for three more months. I feel like she genuinely cares and listens (she remembers intricate details about what I told her the next week). I really feel like I can make progress with her and move on from some painful experiences in my life and look forward to our future sessions and healing.
Written on Aug 08, 2018 after therapy with Patricia for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship, family, grief, intimacy-related, eating, self esteem, and career
I’ve messaged and had a video session with Pati and felt so comfortable and at ease speaking with her. I feel like she genuinely cares. I look forward to our future sessions.
Written on Aug 05, 2018 after therapy with Patricia for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, and career
She's extremely helpful and kind and does her best to make sure you're comfortable talking to her.
Written on Jul 30, 2018 after therapy with Patricia for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship, family, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related, and self esteem
Patricia Lord was extremely helpful. She listened to my problems and offered reasonable and useful coping mechanics.
Written on Jul 27, 2018 after therapy with Patricia for 2 weeks on issues concerning lgbt, relationship, family, and self esteem
In the short time I have been communicating with Patricia she has helped me immensely. I highly recommend her in anyone's life's journey.
Written on Jul 26, 2018 after therapy with Patricia for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
I haven’t really been doing this long, but so far I’m pretty happy. Patricia listens and understands my concerns, which is really what I needed in the first place!
Written on Jul 17, 2018 after therapy with Patricia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship, family, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related, and self esteem
She is awesome and helps me as much as she can
Written on Jun 24, 2018 after therapy with Patricia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, and relationship
Pati is wonderful. In just two weeks she has helped me break habits I’ve been trying to break for a long time. I really like the mindsets and techniques she’s teaching me.
Written on Jun 05, 2018 after therapy with Patricia for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, and self esteem
Awesome! Super helpful and understanding!
Written on May 16, 2018 after therapy with Patricia for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship, parenting, and self esteem
Patricia has been a terrific help sorting out my emotions. She has refreshing ideas, and has really shown me concern and empathy. I highly recommend Patricia, she is knowledgeable and very keen to listen. She responds promptly when I message her. A+ Thank you for everything!
Written on May 01, 2018 after therapy with Patricia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and anger
I absolutely adore Patricia!! She is so understanding and is a great listener!!
Written on Apr 12, 2018 after therapy with Patricia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship, family, grief, and self esteem
In just one video session, Pati was able to help me get to the root of how my controlling ex was able to manipulate my emotions. Since meeting with her I've been able to really dig deep and feel much more stable. I've also been able to process a lot of things alone using her guidance and affirmations. So thankful!
Written on Apr 05, 2018 after therapy with Patricia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and anger
Pati was very helpful. I’d recommend her to anyone!
Written on Mar 22, 2018 after therapy with Patricia for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship, family, and self esteem
Pati is very receptive and easy to talk to. She is accessible and responsive. I am really enjoying my time with her. I appreciate that she checks in on me throughout the week.
Written on Mar 21, 2018 after therapy with Patricia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship, and anger
She’s very understanding and patient, I am one who struggles to open up and she has helped me feel accepted and not judged to open up and that to me means the world, I highly recommended her.
Written on Mar 09, 2018 after therapy with Patricia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and anger
I was matched with Pati after a few short survey questions about what kind of counselor I needed, and I couldn’t be happier! She always responds in a timely manner and I can tell that she puts a lot of thought and detail into her questions and responses to me. I love that we can email back and forth because I am a busy single mom. She has helped me a great deal with my stress and anxiety and she uses real life scenarios to help me understand situations better. She is also local to me so if I wanted to set up an appointment I could do so. I feel important and cared for with her responses. Thanks Pati/BetterHelp!
Written on Feb 26, 2018 after therapy with Patricia for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and trauma and abuse
Patricia and I exchanged several messages and a live chat. She has been great. BetterHelp is great because of its availability. I wish I found it sooner when my wife and I started having problems.
Written on Jan 23, 2018 after therapy with Patricia for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship, and intimacy-related
Patricia has helped me see how emotionally connected my memories are; it's helped me get through a layer of fog so I can better understand my current state better!
Written on Jan 16, 2018 after therapy with Patricia for 2 weeks on issues concerning parenting
Working with Patricia has been a really great experience. I have done traditional counseling before, but had a really hard time getting sessions scheduled with a busy professional life and home responsibilities. I was nervous about BetterHelp because the sessions are not in person; but it has far exceeded my expectations and has even been more comfortable than meeting with someone in person.
Written on Jan 13, 2018 after therapy with Patricia for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, relationship, parenting, and bipolar
After just a few sessions Patricia has been absolutely wonderful. She offers advice when I ask for it but she truly listens and seems to care about my wellbeing. She understands my situations and makes me feel like it’s okay to have the emotions that I do, then proceeds to try to help me understand those emotions and work through them. Wonderful experience so far.
Written on Dec 19, 2017 after therapy with Patricia for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship, sleeping, and self esteem
I was connected with Patricia a few weeks ago, and she has been so open to listening with no judgement. I have been able to get some things off my soul and heart, and try to work through it. I appreciate her.
Written on Dec 05, 2017 after therapy with Patricia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, addictions, and grief
Patti has been a great source of comfort in an extremely difficult time in my life. I felt comfortable with her almost immediately. I am nearing the end of my second month with her and can highly recommend her!
Written on Aug 29, 2017 after therapy with Patricia for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
My time with Pati has been more valuable to me than I'd ever imagined it might be. It's great to have someone help you to look at your life from a different perspective, and to help you approach areas of concern from another direction. I hope to see/talk with her again!!
Thanks Pati!!
Written on May 24, 2017 after therapy with Patricia for 1 month
Patricia has been a big help to me.
Written on Apr 06, 2017 after therapy with Patricia for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, and family
She's very personable, always there and just wants to understand you and help YOU understand you, or help you begin to do so. Best counselor I have had.
Written on Mar 29, 2017 after therapy with Patricia for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and career
She is very friendly, offers frequent support and knowledgable about many various issues I have presented her. I trust in her opinion and respect her advice
Written on Feb 15, 2017 after therapy with Patricia for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship, trauma and abuse, and grief
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