she/her
Patricia ElderLMHC
Scheduling available for:
FL and MA
High satisfaction rate with clients
Nice to meet you
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
Aetna, Florida Blue, United Healthcare, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Centivo, Out-of-pocket, Anthem / Out of State BlueCard
Communication Style
Authentic, Challenging, Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Focus areas
Caregiver Burnout, Couples Therapy (2+ adults in session), Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Family Conflict (1 adult in session), Family Therapy (2+ adults in session), Individual Therapy, Life Transitions, Pregnancy/Peripartum/Infertility, Premarital Counseling (2 adults in session), Religious Trauma, Stress, Trauma, Women's Issues
Experienced with
BIPOC, Black community, Blended families, First responders, Immigrants, Parents, Students
Years of Experience
7+
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.
License number
#MH17486
Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Interpersonal Psychotherapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Relational
- Strengths-Based
Languages Spoken
English
Education
DMFT - Doctorate in Marriage & Family Therapy, Loma Linda University
MS - Mental Health Counseling, Palm Beach Atlantic University
MS - Marriage & Family Therapy, Palm Beach Atlantic University
Certificate in Prepare/Enrich, Palm Beach Atlantic University
Certificate in EMDR, Trauma Institute & Child Trauma Institute
Internship - Families First of Palm Beach County, West Palm Beach
Internship - Christ Fellowship Family Counseling, Royal Palm Beach
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.