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Anna Patterson

Anna Patterson

LMHC

Florida

Compassionate counselor who helps people move forward

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At a glance

Credentials
LMHC
License
LMHC, Florida / MH16833
Experience
11 years
Languages
English
Location
Florida

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    • Warm interactive style
    • Goal focused care
    • Evidence informed methods

    About Anna

    Anna Patterson is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in Florida. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship strain, and life transitions. Her style is warm and interactive and she aims to make sessions feel respectful and compassionate.

    Anna uses a mix of approaches chosen for each person. She often draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to help identify unhelpful thoughts and patterns. She also uses attachment-based ideas to look at how early connections shape current relationships.

    Motivational Interviewing is part of her toolkit when people want help finding motivation for change. Sessions are conversational and focus on the client’s goals and values. Anna emphasizes listening first and helping people find realistic next steps.

    With 11 years of experience, Anna has supported people through grief, trauma and abuse, eating and anger concerns, low self-esteem, ADHD challenges, career stress, and compassion fatigue. She also pays attention to aging and geriatric issues, attachment issues, forgiveness, and questions about life purpose.

    Her approach centers on building trust and making a space where clients feel heard and validated. If you want a therapist who collaborates, respects your pace, and helps you set concrete goals, Anna may be a good match.

  2. How therapy approaches translate to online care

    Anna commonly uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find internal reasons to change; this approach is conversational and focuses on your values and goals. She also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early relationships affect current bonds and patterns, which can help with relationship stress and trust issues. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to spot thought patterns and try new behaviors that reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression.

    Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to identify goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust as needed. Clients and therapist decide together what feels most useful during sessions.

    Because the original biography does not list specific session formats, please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow regular check-ins without rearranging a full day. It can also let people choose quieter surroundings, shorter check-ins when needed, or sessions that do not require video. Discussing practical needs early helps shape a schedule that works alongside everyday responsibilities.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyGriefDepressionCoping with life changes

    Also works with

    Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseEating disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCompassion fatigueADHD

    Additional focus areas

    Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersWomen's issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingPsychodynamic Therapy

    Experience

    11+ years

    Listed in

    Florida

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does Anna commonly address?

    She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, eating issues, anger, self-esteem, career strain, compassion fatigue, and ADHD among other topics.

    How would you describe her therapeutic approach?

    Her work is integrative and collaborative. She often uses cognitive behavioral techniques, attachment-based ideas, motivational interviewing, client-centered practices, and psychodynamic perspectives depending on the person.

    What is her clinical background?

    She has 11 years of experience supporting people through grief, mood concerns, relationship issues, life transitions, and other challenges.

    What credentials and location are listed?

    She is a licensed mental health counselor - LMHC - practicing from Florida.

    Which languages are supported and can she see international clients?

    Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

    What session formats does she offer?

    Please confirm current session format options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are used.

    How are costs handled for sessions?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I begin working with her?

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

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