For my Psychology Today profile, click here. Pat graduated from Rogers State University with a Bachelor of Science in Community Counseling and from Northeastern State University with a Master of Science in Counseling with a focus on Addictions. Prior to becoming a therapist, she was a registered nurse for many years working in both medical and mental health settings. Her professional interests and experience include treating issues such as: depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction and chronic illness among other problems. She works all age groups in individual, couples and family counseling. She believes that people have the power to heal within themselves and it is her job to help them find you’re their own personal healing source. No one knows your story better than you do. Pat is also an LGBTQ+ ally and welcomes all clients. Pat has certification in Written Exposure Treatment which is a front-line treatment for PTSD not just for the Military Veteran but for all who suffer from trauma. Pat is also certified in Mindfulness Based Relapse Prevention and often uses those techniques with her clients to help relieve anxiety and other issues. Pat prefers a Person-Centered approach to counseling. However, she has an eclectic view and incorporates techniques from many areas of therapy to best fit the individual with whom she is working. Pat believes counseling should enable you to make positive changes you want in your life to be the person you want to be going forward.