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Patricia ElderLMHC
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I offer a collaborative, compassionate space where you’re met with empathy and respect. Together, we’ll name the good, confront the bad, and dive into the ugly—because the “ugly” often lies, insisting there’s no good left. By exposing that lie, we reclaim your strengths and shape goals that fit your unique needs. My care is trauma-informed and evidence-based, with safety as the top priority as we address mother and father wounds, trauma, parenting stress, and life transitions. Wherever you are in your healing journey, I’ll meet you there and support your growth.
About Patricia
Location
Virtual, Florida
Insurance Accepted
Centivo, Cigna/Evernorth, Cash (out of pocket)
Communication Style
Authentic, Challenging, Warm, Empowering, Humorous
Focus areas
Caregiver Burnout, Couples Therapy, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Family Conflict, Family Therapy, Individual Therapy, Life Transitions, Pregnancy/Peripartum, Premarital Counseling, Religious Trauma, Stress, Trauma, Women's Issues
Experienced with
BIPOC, Black community, Parents, First responders, Immigrants, Blended families, Students
Years of Experience
6+
Together, we’ll name the good, confront the bad, and dive into the ugly—because the “ugly” often lies, insisting there’s no good left.
Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Interpersonal Psychotherapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Relational
- Strengths-Based
Languages Spoken
English
Education
MS - Marriage & Family Therapy, Palm Beach Atlantic University, FL
Interests
I’m the proud mother of three beautiful little girls who keep me laughing and on my toes. Juggling their energy while caring for my aging parents places me squarely in the “sandwich generation,” a life stage that continually deepens my appreciation for caregivers. To recharge, I gravitate toward anything that sparks genuine laughter—funny television sitcoms and competitive rounds of cards, games, or dominoes. Music (old jazz, soul, gospel, etc.) and other creative pursuits also feed my soul. I’m steadily refining the family resilience program born from my doctoral research and hope to see it blossom in my hometown one day.