Therapist profile
Anna Patterson, LMHC
Licensed mental health counselor - family and relationships
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- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Attachment work
About Anna
Anna Patterson is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with 11 years of experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship strain, and changes at work or home. She also supports people facing trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, and challenges related to ADHD and caregiving roles.
Anna uses straightforward, evidence-informed approaches and adapts them to what an individual needs in the moment. Sessions focus on clear goals such as reducing overwhelming symptoms, improving communication, or managing intense emotions. She emphasizes understanding attachment patterns and how past relationships shape current responses.
Her work often mixes cognitive behavioral techniques with attachment-based thinking and client-centered conversation. That means people can expect both practical strategies and time to reflect on feelings and history. Motivational interviewing is used when clients need help clarifying values and making changes.
People who are worn down by caregiving, midlife shifts, or career stress will find work here that addresses both immediate problems and longer standing patterns. Anna pays attention to guilt, shame, forgiveness, and finding direction at midlife. She also supports women dealing with mood changes and life transitions.
Sessions are offered in English and are intended for adults. Before booking, readers should confirm current session options and scheduling details to make sure they match their needs.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Anna commonly uses cognitive behavioral techniques and attachment-based ideas. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety, low mood, and stress. Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships influence current patterns and helps people see and shift familiar responses in relationships.She also uses client-centered methods that prioritize the person's perspective. That style means sessions include reflective listening and collaboration on goals. Deciding which approach to use is part of the work together; the therapist will help identify what fits best based on your concerns, goals, and preferences.
Session formats are not specified in the original profile, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a day, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Online work can support practical skill practice between meetings and make it simpler to maintain continuity during life transitions.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She helps adults with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship strain, trauma, eating concerns, anger, and ADHD among other issues.
What is her general approach in therapy?
She uses an integrative approach, commonly drawing on cognitive behavioral work, attachment-based ideas, and client-centered conversations to fit each person's needs.
How much experience does she have?
She has 11 years of clinical experience working with a range of mood and life concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in Florida and practices from that state.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does cost look like?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription you can cancel at any time; exact rates depend on your location.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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