Patricia King , LPC

Patricia King is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia with 12 years of clinical experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, and major life changes. Patricia focuses on building a trusting relationship so clients feel safe to talk about difficult feelings and events.

Her style centers on practical tools and clear steps. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and a person-centered outlook to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try new coping skills. Mindfulness practices and skill-building exercises are often part of sessions.

Patricia trained at Troy University with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a minor in Sociology. She completed a Master of Science in Vocational Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling at Thomas University. Over the years she has worked in developmental disabilities, geriatric settings, behavioral health, and vocational rehabilitation.

Clients can expect straightforward sessions that focus on problems that matter now. Early meetings usually clarify what feels most urgent and which small changes could help. As therapy continues, the aim is to build lasting coping strategies and clearer self-understanding.

Patricia balances clinical work with family life. She lives in Georgia and spends free time with her husband and two sons. Her approach is practical, warm, and focused on helping people regain steadier footing in daily life.

Evidence-based approaches and online care

Patricia commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify thoughts that increase anxiety or depression and to try practical behavior changes that reduce distress. CBT is useful for stress, anxiety, and mood concerns because it links thinking patterns to everyday actions.

She also integrates person-centered principles, which means she centers the conversation on the client’s experience and aims to create warmth and understanding in sessions. Mindfulness techniques may be used to build moment-to-moment awareness and calm, which can help with trauma reactions and overwhelming emotions.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. Patricia will work together with each person to find which techniques fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That collaborative process may start with short-term skill work and shift as new goals emerge.

Online therapy offers a range of practical options. Video calls let people use visual cues and a fuller session experience. Phone sessions can be a lower bandwidth option or a quick way to check in. Live chat and text-based messaging make it easier to fit brief check-ins into a busy day or to follow up after a session. These formats increase flexibility and make it simpler to keep regular contact with a licensed professional.