- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship concerns
- Social anxiety focus
About Patricia
Patricia Stalnaker is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with 29 years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes. Patricia also focuses on social anxiety and phobia, communication problems, guilt and shame, forgiveness, and feelings of isolation and loneliness.
She frames clients as the experts on their own stories and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions involve talking through current problems, learning practical coping steps, and trying small changes between meetings. Patricia encourages gradual progress and straightforward skills people can use day to day.
In practice she listens for patterns that keep problems repeating and helps people test different ways of thinking and behaving. This can include rehearsing conversations, shifting unhelpful self-talk, and setting manageable goals. She aims to make steps concrete and understandable rather than abstract.
Patricia draws on nearly three decades of experience in clinical settings. That background informs how she notices what typically helps and what gets in the way. She encourages clear next steps after each session so people leave with something to try.
People who are nervous about beginning therapy often find the first appointment is mostly about getting comfortable and clarifying priorities. Patricia asks practical questions, outlines a plan, and checks what the person wants to focus on first. If someone decides to continue, future sessions build on what worked in those early meetings.
Approaches Patricia Uses and how online work fits
Two common evidence-based techniques she uses are cognitive approaches and behavioral strategies. Cognitive approaches focus on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts that increase anxiety or low mood. These methods help people who get stuck in negative self-talk or worry about social situations.Behavioral strategies involve trying small, planned actions to reduce fear and build confidence. Examples are practicing social interactions in steps, testing assumptions about how others will react, and building tolerable exposure to feared situations. These techniques are often used with stress, social anxiety, and confidence work.
Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. She will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and what feels doable. Together they choose which techniques to try and adjust them as progress is made.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make scheduling easier and help therapy fit around work or family commitments. They also allow for shorter check-ins when needed, or sessions without video when that is more comfortable. Licensed professionals can work with clients to select the practical arrangement that best fits everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
29+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation and social anxiety and phobia.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is practical and conversational. She emphasizes strengths, clear steps, and small experiments to try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 29 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and draws on that history to guide treatment choices.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, licensed in Florida and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.