Anna Patterson , LMHC

Anna Patterson is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) in the state of Florida and a Certified Grief Counselor. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor she has formal training and state licensure to provide professional mental health care, and her certification in grief counseling reflects focused training to support people navigating loss.

Her work addresses a range of concerns including depression, anxiety, grief, relationship problems, and career challenges. She brings a warm, interactive style to sessions, meeting people with respect, sensitivity, and compassion while attending to each person’s unique needs and circumstances.

Anna emphasizes the importance of the therapeutic relationship and aims to build trust so clients can feel heard and validated. She uses an integrative approach, selecting techniques from different therapies to match an individual’s goals; she most often draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, attachment-based therapy, grief-focused work, and relational methods. She recognizes how difficult it can be to find the right therapist and how much courage it takes to begin this work, and she would be honored to come alongside clients as they pursue growth and healing.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Anna Patterson

Anna Patterson commonly integrates attachment-based therapy, client-centered therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy into her online work. Attachment-based therapy focuses on patterns in close relationships and how early bonds shape current responses - it can be helpful for relationship concerns, attachment issues, and healing from relational wounds. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy, acceptance, and active listening so clients feel supported while they explore their goals and values - it suits people seeking a collaborative, respectful space to process life changes and emotional challenges. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) targets the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers practical strategies to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Anna works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy with Anna is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier for clients to access licensed professionals and maintain continuity of care while balancing work, family, and other commitments.