Patricia Owens

Compassionate, experienced mental health counselor

LPC Virginia

Experience: 32 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Patricia

Patricia Owens is an LPC based in Virginia with over three decades of professional experience in mental health care. She has worked extensively with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and the challenges that come with major life changes.

Background and approach

Her practice emphasizes respectful, sensitive, and compassionate engagement while shaping treatment to each person's situation. Patricia draws on a range of therapeutic approaches to tailor care to individual needs, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness practices, trauma-focused methods, client-centered strategies, and existential perspectives.

She aims to collaborate with clients to develop a personalized plan rather than offering a one-size-fits-all solution. Patricia encourages prospective clients to view seeking help as a courageous step and positions herself as a steady, supportive presence throughout the process.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Patricia frequently integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and trauma-focused methods into her online practice. CBT helps people identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. Trauma-focused therapy concentrates on processing and healing from past traumatic experiences while developing skills to manage triggers and emotional responses.

She also uses client-centered principles, offering empathic listening and collaborative goal setting so that the therapeutic approach evolves with each person's needs. Finding the right mix of approaches is treated as a shared process - the therapist and client work together to choose methods that align with goals, values, and comfort levels.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexible options that fit different schedules and life circumstances. These formats allow continued access to licensed professionals from varied locations and can make it easier to maintain consistent care while balancing work, family, or health-related constraints.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Patricia commonly address?

Her practice focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and coping with life changes. She also attends to related issues such as abandonment, chronic illness, caregiver stress, and family of origin challenges.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

She blends client-centered listening with evidence-informed techniques, using approaches like CBT, mindfulness, and trauma-focused work to tailor sessions to individual needs.

What is her professional background?

Patricia has 32 years of experience in mental health practice and brings long-term clinical perspective to a range of emotional and life challenges.

What credentials and location are associated with her practice?

She holds the LPC credential with Virginia license number VA LPC 0701002295 and practices from Virginia.

Does she work with people who live outside the United States?

Yes, she accepts international clients and conducts sessions with people living abroad.

Which session formats are available?

Clients may meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and scheduling.

How are costs and billing handled?

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

What are the first steps to begin working together?

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

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Depression Coping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shame Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacks PhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

32+ years

Licensed

Virginia

Languages

English