Patricia Hawkins, LPC
Experienced counselor focused on practical change
Details
| Name | Patricia Hawkins |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LPC |
| Based in | Michigan |
| Licensed in | Michigan |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 25 |
About Patricia
Patricia Hawkins is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 25 years in mental health. She began in Assertive Community Treatment and case management before focusing on therapy over the past decade. Patricia draws on long experience helping people facing both mental health and addiction concerns.
She takes a practical, collaborative stance in sessions. Patricia listens first, then builds plans with each person’s learning style and goals in mind. She keeps plans simple and focused on real changes that fit everyday life.
Background and approach
Patricia uses Narrative Therapy alongside client-centered ideas to help people reframe their stories and find new possibilities. She also draws from cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness practices to address symptoms like anxiety, depression, anger, sleeping problems, and addiction-related cravings. Many clients come because they are coping with major life transitions, grief, career stress, parenting strain, or relationship problems.
Patricia also works with concerns such as ADHD, compassion fatigue, bipolar mood challenges, and issues tied to aging and end-of-life matters. Sessions are shaped around the person in front of her. She aims to create a space where people can talk through problems, test new ways of behaving, and try practical steps between visits.
Patricia values steady progress over quick fixes and partners with people as they work toward clearer goals.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Anger management among the things Patricia works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Blended family issues
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Postpartum depression
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Patricia among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Patricia among the ways she works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Patricia among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Patricia among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Patricia among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Patricia among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Patricia directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Patricia directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative work and practical skills translate online
Patricia commonly blends Narrative Therapy with client-centered work and cognitive behavioral techniques. Narrative Therapy helps people look at the stories they tell about themselves and consider alternative meanings. This can be useful for issues like grief, identity shifts, or feeling stuck. Client-centered work focuses on listening and following the person’s lead so goals come from what matters most to them. Cognitive behavioral techniques target unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering clear exercises to reduce anxiety, improve sleep, or manage mood.Choosing the right mix of approaches is collaborative. Patricia will talk with someone about their goals and try methods that fit their needs and preferences. She adjusts plans as progress is made so therapy stays relevant and practical rather than fixed to one method.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people use visual cues for conversation and practice skills together. Phone sessions are a good option when bandwidth is limited or a quieter audio check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging support shorter updates, coaching between sessions, or a quick way to work on a specific skill. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives while keeping the focus on meaningful steps forward.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, addictions, and relationship or parenting strain.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and solution focused. She listens first, then builds plans that match a person's learning style and goals.
How long has she worked in mental health?
She has 25 years of experience in mental health, with about ten years focused on direct therapy work.
Where does she practice and what are her credentials?
She practices in Michigan and holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor.
Can sessions be held in other languages or for international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What formats are available for sessions?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does payment work and what does therapy cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
Contacting this therapist
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