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Entry 022340Florida / United States

Anna Patterson

Anna Patterson, LMHC

Florida 11 years in practice

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LMHC - Anxiety and Grief work

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  • CBT methods
  • Attachment focus
  • Motivational interviewing

About Anna

LMHC in Florida with 11 years of experience, Anna Patterson helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship strain, and life changes. She uses several therapy methods including cognitive behavioral techniques and attachment-focused work to address mood, trauma, eating concerns, and career questions.

Anna practices in English and holds the LMHC credential, short for Licensed Mental Health Counselor. People who contact her can expect a straightforward, interactive style that centers what they say and their goals. She describes her work as integrative, drawing on different approaches as needed.

In sessions she helps people name their current problems and set clear, manageable steps forward. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thinking and build practical coping skills. Attachment-based ideas guide work on how early relationships affect present patterns and closeness with others.

She also uses motivational interviewing to support people who are unsure about change, and psychodynamic ideas to look at patterns that repeat over time. Anna has experience with issues like compassion fatigue, ADHD, aging and geriatric concerns, forgiveness, guilt and shame, and women's issues.

Her background includes 11 years of clinical work in Florida and focused training in grief counseling. Sessions rely on a working relationship where the person’s goals shape which methods are used. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session.

Costs vary by location and services use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. International clients are not currently accepted, so people should confirm session options before booking.

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How Anna’s approaches work in remote sessions

Anna uses cognitive behavioral work to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and develop concrete coping skills for anxiety, depression, and anger. CBT sessions focus on practical exercises, short experiments, and doable behavior changes.

She also uses attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationship patterns influence current bonds and communication. That approach helps when people want to change how they relate to others or feel stuck in repeating patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Anna will collaborate with each person to match methods to their goals and preferences. That means trying an approach, reviewing how it’s going, and adjusting based on what the person needs.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, or remove travel time so sessions start promptly. Licensed professionals typically adapt exercises and check-ins to the remote setting to keep progress moving.

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Areas of expertise

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseEating disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCompassion fatigueADHD

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingPsychodynamic Therapy

Experience

11+ years

Listed in

Florida

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, eating issues, anger, self-esteem, career challenges, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.

What is her therapeutic style?

She describes an interactive, integrative style that draws on cognitive behavioral, attachment-based, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic approaches depending on needs.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 11 years of experience working as a mental health professional in clinical settings.

What credentials and location apply to her practice?

She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in Florida and practices there.

Which languages are used in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions paid for?

Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start 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, use the urgent help numbers.

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