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Online therapist

Patricia Dye

Calm, practical support for parenting and grief

Credentials
LMHC
Experience
4 years
Licensed in
Florida
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Patricia

Patricia Dye is a licensed mental health counselor in Florida who focuses on helping people facing parenting challenges, grief, trauma, depression, and LGBT issues. She writes in straightforward ways and creates a calm space for people to talk through difficult feelings. Patricia aims to make it easier for a stressed parent to take the next step toward change.

She brings four years of professional experience to sessions. Patricia focuses on listening first, then working with each person to set simple, realistic goals.

Background and approach

Conversations are practical and direct so families can try new ways of handling hard moments at home. Patricia builds an open environment without judgment. She encourages clients to name what they are feeling and to take small actions that add up over time.

Her approach is steady and supportive while keeping the work focused on everyday problems. In sessions she helps people cope with loss, process past abuse or trauma, and manage symptoms of depression. She also offers guidance around parenting struggles and issues affecting LGBT people.

Patricia combines evidence-based techniques with plain talk to help people find clearer paths forward. Her practice includes several formats that suit busy schedules, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging. Patricia describes the first appointment as a chance to describe concerns, set goals, and plan next steps together.

Evidence-based approaches and online support

Patricia uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical coping and emotional processing. One common approach she draws on helps people process traumatic memories and reduce their impact on daily life by teaching grounding and coping strategies that can be practiced between sessions. Another approach emphasizes problem-solving and behavioral skills to reduce depressive symptoms and improve daily routines, which is useful for parents juggling many demands.

Choosing the best method is a collaborative process. Patricia works with each person to decide which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made so the work stays relevant and doable.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats allow for flexible scheduling and shorter check-ins when life is busy, while still supporting ongoing therapeutic work. The variety of formats makes it easier for people managing parenting responsibilities or tight schedules to stay engaged with their care.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Patricia commonly address?
She works with parenting issues, grief and loss, trauma and abuse, depression, and LGBT related concerns, along with several related issues such as attachment and codependency.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She listens without judgment, helps people name their feelings, and sets small practical goals to try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Patricia has four years of professional work experience in mental health practice.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds the credential LMHC, licensed in Florida as FL LMHC MH24988.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can she work with clients outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules.
How are fees and starting therapy handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; to begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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