Patricia Hawkins , LPC

Patricia Hawkins brings nearly 25 years of experience in mental health care, building a career that began with Assertive Community Treatment, moved through case management, and has included the past ten years focused on direct mental health therapy. She holds a master’s degree in counseling and psychology from Michigan State University and is a Licensed Professional Counselor. An LPC is a credential that allows a clinician to provide professional counseling services and guide treatment in clinical settings.

Her professional passion centers on supporting people who face both mental health and addiction challenges. Over the years she has worked as a supervisor and as a direct service provider, helping individuals navigate anxiety, depression, anger, personality and marriage conflict, relationship difficulties, stress, life-stage concerns, and addictions. Her practice emphasizes collaboration - she partners with clients to shape goals and interventions that reflect each person’s learning style and priorities.

Patricia’s style is solution-focused and client-centered, with treatment plans developed alongside the people she serves. She values the opportunity to learn from those who seek care and aims to improve quality of life by combining practical skills, evidence-informed techniques, and a respectful, person-directed approach to therapy.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Patricia Hawkins

Patricia Hawkins uses client-centered therapy to create a respectful, collaborative environment where the client's goals and learning style direct the work; this approach helps when someone needs support in defining priorities and making meaningful life changes. She also incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - a practical, skills-based method that examines how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact - which can be especially helpful for anxiety, depression, stress, and many day-to-day challenges. Dialectical Behavior Therapy is another tool in her practice, offering structured skills in emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness for people dealing with intense emotions or relationship patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Patricia collaborates with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as work progresses so therapy remains a shared, flexible effort. Licensed professionals and therapists often blend techniques to match each individual's situation.

Online therapy with Patricia can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for scheduling and for people with varied routines or mobility needs. These options make it easier to access consistent support and to integrate therapeutic work into daily life without sacrificing continuity of care.