Patricia Searels , LPC, LCMHC

Patricia Searels, LPC, LCMHC, is a licensed mental health counselor with 28 years of experience working across universities, private practice, and nonprofit centers. LPC stands for Licensed Professional Counselor and LCMHC stands for Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor. Over the course of her career she has supported college students, athletes, young professionals, and adults of all ages as they navigate adjustment challenges such as moving, becoming new parents, job changes, and divorce, as well as depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and relationship difficulties.

Her counseling style is focused on building a genuine, caring, direct, and cooperative relationship in which respect and honest communication create space for growth. Patricia combines cognitive-behavioral techniques, solution-focused methods, and motivational interviewing to tailor an individualized, holistic plan for each person. She emphasizes meeting clients where they are and allowing their personal goals to guide the work together.

Patricia favors a mix of voice or face-to-face time supplemented by text when appropriate, and she offers flexible scheduling to accommodate different needs. Her work centers on providing practical tools and strategies to help people move toward a more satisfying and balanced life. She looks forward to supporting clients as they take steps toward their goals.