Patricia Hawkins, LPC

Patricia Hawkins is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 25 years of experience in mental health. She began her career in Assertive Community Treatment and case management, and for the past decade she has focused on providing mental health therapy. Patricia often works with people facing both mental health and addiction challenges. She practices in Michigan and conducts sessions in English.

Patricia's approach changes to fit each person's needs. She prefers a collaborative, solution-focused style. Sessions are guided by the client's goals and learning style, and treatment plans are shaped around what the client wants to achieve.

She commonly addresses anxiety, depression, grief, anger, stress, low self-esteem, and addiction issues. Patricia also supports people dealing with relationship tensions, intimacy questions, sleep problems, and major life transitions. Additional focus areas include caregiving and aging concerns, family of origin issues, and end-of-life and hospice discussions.

Patricia uses a mix of methods when they help the client. Her work draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered techniques, Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing. She adapts tools and exercises to match each person's situation.

Clients can expect a down-to-earth, practical approach that focuses on real-life strategies. Patricia emphasizes clear goals and steady progress. She aims to help people build skills that fit into their daily lives.

Therapeutic approaches you can use online

Patricia uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thinking and try out new behaviors. CBT often involves simple exercises to test beliefs and shift routines, which can help with anxiety, depression, sleep troubles, and addictions.

She also brings client-centered therapy into sessions, which means she follows the client's lead and builds on what matters most to them. This approach helps people feel heard and makes it easier to set goals that match their values and learning style.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are used when emotion regulation, distress tolerance, or interpersonal effectiveness are priorities. DBT offers concrete tools for managing strong feelings and handling conflict in relationships.

Patricia treats finding the right approach as a collaborative process. She will discuss how different methods might fit the client's goals and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as therapy unfolds.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video is useful for deeper conversations and practicing skills together. Phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and texting can make it easier to share quick updates, use brief coaching, or stay in touch between full sessions. These options make scheduling more flexible and help therapy fit into a busy life.