Patricia Hawkins , LPC

Patricia Hawkins brings 25 years of experience in mental health services, beginning her career in Assertive Community Treatment, moving into case management, and spending the last ten years providing direct mental health therapy. She holds a master’s degree in counseling and psychology from Michigan State University and is an LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, a credential that qualifies her to provide clinical counseling and supervision.

Her professional focus centers on supporting people who face both mental health and substance use challenges, and she has worked with individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, anger, personality and marriage conflict, relationship and family stress, stage-of-life transitions, and addictions. Over the years she has also addressed issues such as trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, parenting and career concerns, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.

Patricia’s approach adapts to each person’s needs, emphasizing collaboration and a solution-focused style. Treatment plans are shaped by client-centered principles and tailored to clients’ learning styles, with the therapist and client working together toward measurable goals. She values the opportunity to get to know those seeking care and to help improve their quality of life through practical, client-directed work.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Patricia Hawkins

Patricia Hawkins uses client-centered therapy to place the client’s perspective and goals at the heart of the work, encouraging self-directed growth and solutions that fit each person’s life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical skills to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression and to manage stress and mood swings. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, offers strategies for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and improved interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially helpful for intense emotions and relationship difficulties.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Patricia collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and learning style. That collaborative exploration helps shape personalized treatment plans and ongoing adjustments as progress is made.

Online therapy with Patricia can be conducted by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and communication preferences. These options make it easier to connect with licensed professionals and therapists from home or other convenient locations, helping people access consistent care while balancing work, family, and other responsibilities.