- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Guilt and shame
About Patricia
Patricia Stalnaker is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 29 years of experience. She works with adults who are coping with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and self-esteem struggles. She also helps people facing communication problems, loneliness, social anxiety, forgiveness questions, and feelings of guilt and shame.
Patricia listens for the practical ways these concerns affect day-to-day life. She treats the person, not just the problem, and believes clients bring strengths to the work. Sessions focus on clear steps people can try between meetings, and on building skills that improve mood and relationships.
Her approach is straightforward and collaborative. Patricia encourages people to name what they regret or feel ashamed of, then to look at those feelings honestly. She helps clients sort through thoughts and behaviors that keep old patterns going, and she supports small changes that reduce overwhelm.
Clients can expect a calm, goal-focused pace with conversations that move from understanding to action. Patricia aims to help people notice what is working and what to adjust. She invites curiosity about habits, habits of thinking, and relationship patterns.
Her long experience includes many forms of outpatient work and counseling with adults. Patricia asks new clients to complete a short questionnaire to begin, and she uses that information to shape early sessions and goals.
Approaches used and how online sessions work
Patricia uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage distress and change patterns. One common approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them against real-life evidence to reduce anxiety and negative self-judgment. This method helps with worry, social anxiety, and persistent self-criticism.Another practical approach centers on behavior change through small, manageable steps. Activities and exercises are assigned between sessions to build confidence, improve communication, and address depressive withdrawal. These steps are concrete and aimed at shifting daily routines and interactions.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Patricia collaborates with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That process often begins with the short questionnaire and early sessions to set priorities and a plan.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins if needed. Many people find it simple to follow through on between-session exercises when therapy fits alongside work and family commitments.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
29+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and self-esteem issues, plus communication problems, loneliness, social anxiety, forgiveness, and guilt and shame.
How does she approach therapy sessions?
Her style is collaborative and practical. Patricia focuses on understanding patterns, trying small changes, and reviewing what helps between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 29 years of professional experience working in counseling and outpatient settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Florida LMHC and practices from Florida.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does pricing look like?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps start the process of working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.