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Online therapist

Patricia Hall

Supporting parents through practical care

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Credentials
LPC
Experience
5 years
Licensed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Patricia

Patricia Hall is a Licensed Professional Counselor who focuses on family and parenting concerns among other areas. She aims to create a calm, nonjudgmental space where parents can talk through stress, grief, and parenting challenges. Her style is straightforward and practical, so sessions tend to focus on real-life problems and clear steps forward.

Patricia uses trauma-focused methods to help people recover from past hurt and reduce symptoms tied to anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress.

Background and approach

She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are introduced when emotional regulation and coping skills need strengthening. She holds the LPC credential, Licensed Professional Counselor, and lists practice in Virginia.

Patricia brings five years of experience in counseling and understands common issues like parenting strain, relationship stress, mood disorders, and substance use challenges. Sessions are offered in English and she works with people across different backgrounds, including clients who identify as LGBT. Patricia offers several formats for online work, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging.

Practical next steps are simple: select Start Therapy, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on availability. Her approach focuses on collaboration and small, achievable changes that fit family life.

Approaches for online family and parenting support

Patricia uses trauma-focused therapy to help people process past hurts and reduce symptoms linked to traumatic experiences. That work often involves telling the story at a manageable pace and building safety and coping skills for everyday life.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect. CBT helps parents spot unhelpful thinking patterns and try practical changes that ease stress and improve family routines.

Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. Patricia will listen to your goals and suggest methods that fit your needs and preferences. She adjusts plans over time so the work stays relevant to family life and changing circumstances.

Online therapy here is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make scheduling easier for busy households. These options let parents get support without long commutes, and they make it simpler to follow up between sessions or practice skills in the moment. The mix of formats aims to increase flexibility while keeping focus on concrete changes that support parenting and family well-being.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does Patricia commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, bipolar mood issues, addictions, parenting concerns, grief, and related problems such as ADHD and self-esteem.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and straightforward, focusing on real-life steps, coping skills, and emotional regulation using trauma-focused care alongside CBT and DBT skills when helpful.
What level of experience does she bring?
Patricia has five years of counseling experience working in outpatient and inpatient settings and supporting people with a wide range of mental health concerns.
Where is Patricia licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Virginia with license number VA LPC 0701006454.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients as part of her practice.
What session formats are offered?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
5 years
Licensed
Virginia
Languages
English

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