Patrick Powell LMHC

I practice several different therapies, each tailored to individual clients. In the first session, I hope to build a relationship with you and learn more about you. By the end of the first session, I hope that we have come to a reasonable goal. I also hope to instill optimism about change. Change is possible in all of our lives. It requires motivation and intentional action. I will devise a treatment plan to help you get where you want to go between our first and second session. Throughout therapy, I'll continually check with you regarding how we are progressing to meet your goals. If there are critical incidents that happen in your life, we will take time out to process those so that you can make the best decisions possible. Counseling, much like our lives, is a dynamic process. We may address different topics week to week. However, we're always moving forward with meeting your goals for good health and happiness. I hope that you leave each session feeling motivated to make changes in your life, and with clear goals for changing your life between sessions. Also, I hope you walk away from each session feeling heard and understood.

I am versed and trained in the majority of counseling theories and approaches. I teach most of these theories to future counselors in graduate programs. It's difficult to say how we would proceed without meeting you first. However, some of the theories that I apply most often include Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy, Reality Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy (for couples), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. I can talk with you a bit more about a specific approach once I get to know you as a unique individual. Some of my specialty areas include mood and anxiety issues, supporting people experiencing traumatic reactions, supporting people who are grieving, and working with people to make appropriate life or relationship decisions.

• Florida, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MH11802