Patricia Hawkins , LPC

Patricia Hawkins is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 25 years in the mental health field and a master's degree in counseling and psychology from Michigan State University. She began her career in Assertive Community Treatment and case management, and for the past decade has focused on direct mental health therapy. Patricia works with people dealing with mental health and addiction concerns and brings long-term practical experience to each session.

Her approach adapts to what each person needs. She uses collaborative, client-centered planning so the person shapes their goals and learning style. Sessions tend to be solution-focused and grounded in real-life steps people can try between meetings.

Patricia often helps with anxiety, depression, anger, stress, addiction, relationship and intimacy concerns, and issues around life transitions. She also supports people facing grief, sleeping problems, parenting strain, career questions, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. Her work includes attention to challenges that come with aging and end-of-life concerns.

In session she mixes practical skills and reflective conversation. That can include cognitive-behavioral ideas to change unhelpful thoughts, mindfulness practices to steady attention, and motivational interviewing strategies to build readiness for change. The therapist adapts the mix to what the person prefers and responds to.

Patricia practices in Michigan and conducts work in English. She aims to help people find clearer ways to cope, move through difficult feelings, and make choices that fit their values and daily life.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what the person says so goals grow out of their own priorities. It helps people who want a therapist who follows their pace and preferences. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and teaches practical strategies to reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood. DBT, or Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mixes skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication to help with intense feelings and relationship challenges.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to decide which methods fit best based on a person's concerns, goals, and what feels useful in session. That choice can change over time as progress is made and priorities shift.

Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when meeting in person is hard, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a quick check-in is needed, and live chat or text messaging suit people who prefer shorter, written exchanges or want support between sessions. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy day and keep consistent momentum toward goals.