Patricia (Patti) Beckwith

Compassionate, practical care for life’s challenges

LPC Michigan

Experience: 6 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Patricia

Patricia (Patti) Beckwith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Michigan who focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and challenges with self-esteem and motivation.

Background and approach

With six years of clinical experience, she draws on a range of evidence-informed approaches to tailor care to each person's needs, emphasizing respect, sensitivity, and compassionate collaboration.

Patti works with concerns that include trauma and abuse, coping with life changes, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting, anger, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and compassion fatigue, among other areas.

Her practice also includes attention to additional life contexts such as adoption and foster care, chronic pain and illness, hospice and end-of-life counseling, first responder issues, and seasonal affective disorder. Patti adapts her therapeutic style to the individual, shaping dialogue and treatment plans to match specific goals and preferences.

She encourages prospective clients to acknowledge the courage of beginning therapy and offers practical guidance for starting the process.

Approaches and online therapy that fit your needs

Patricia integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into her work, which focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is another approach she uses; it helps people clarify values and build psychological flexibility so they can act in line with what matters even when difficult thoughts or feelings arise. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills also inform her practice, offering concrete strategies for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal effectiveness.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Patti will work with each client to explore which methods align with their goals, preferences, and the specifics of their situation, adjusting techniques over time as progress and needs evolve.

Online therapy with Patti is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing options that fit different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to attend regular sessions, maintain momentum between meetings, and receive support when life gets busy or travel makes in-person care difficult.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Patti commonly address?

Patti supports people facing stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, self-esteem and motivation struggles, as well as a wide range of related issues such as addictions, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, eating and sleeping problems, parenting, and career stress.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is collaborative and compassionate, with a focus on tailoring dialogue and treatment plans to each person's unique needs while using practical, evidence-informed methods.

What level of professional experience does she bring?

She has six years of professional experience working with diverse concerns and life circumstances in clinical settings.

Where is Patti licensed and practicing?

Patti holds an LPC credential and is licensed in Michigan under MI LPC 6401223069, and she provides services to clients within that jurisdiction.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are conducted in English only, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats does she offer?

Patti offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide different ways to engage in therapy based on client preference.

How are costs and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Self esteem Coping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careChronic pain, illness, and disabilityEating and food-related issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Licensed

Michigan

Languages

English