Patricia Owens is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Virginia.
01About Patricia
Patricia Owens is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Virginia. She brings a long career in mental health and focuses on helping people handle stress, anxiety, grief, trauma and depression. Patricia aims to meet people where they are and speak plainly about next steps.
She uses a person-centered approach that keeps the client's experience central. Sessions begin with listening to what matters most and shaping the work around realistic goals.
Background and approach
Patricia adapts the pace and tone to each person's needs so conversations feel respectful and straightforward. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools are woven into sessions to help people notice patterns and try small experiments to feel better. Mindfulness techniques are offered to reduce reactivity and improve everyday coping.
For people affected by traumatic events, trauma-focused work helps address painful memories without pushing too fast. Patricia draws on over three decades of experience in counseling. That background informs how she balances structure and flexibility in treatment.
She aims to make practical, manageable changes rather than promising quick fixes. Many people come for help with life transitions, caregiver stress, chronic illness, or feelings of isolation and emptiness. Patricia also addresses concerns tied to family of origin, communication problems, guilt and shame, and finding purpose in midlife.
Her style is steady, direct, and compassionate.
02Credentials
- LPC (Virginia)
- License 0701002295 · expires June 2026
- NPI
- 1952475246 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Patricia lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
Methods Patricia names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Patricia names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
Approaches that guide online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and shaping sessions around each person's priorities. It helps when someone needs a respectful, nonjudgmental space to talk and decide what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches practical skills to notice unhelpful thoughts and try small behavior changes. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress when a person wants clear tools to practice between sessions.Deciding on an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will help figure out whether more client-centered listening, CBT skills work, or trauma-focused techniques are the best fit. Goals, comfort level, and preferences all guide the choices, and plans can change as progress is made.
Online sessions are offered by licensed professionals using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face work and skill demonstrations. Phone sessions can fit a busy day or lower bandwidth. Live chat and text-based messaging work for brief check-ins, homework review, or people who prefer typing. These options aim to make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into everyday life.
05Questions people ask
What kinds of problems does Patricia help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and coping with life changes. She also focuses on related issues like caregiver stress, chronic illness, codependency, and isolation.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is person-centered and straightforward. She listens first, then uses practical tools and paced interventions to meet each person's needs.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has 32 years of experience in counseling work. That experience guides how she balances structure, skill teaching, and emotional support.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She holds a Virginia Licensed Professional Counselor credential listed as LPC and practices in Virginia.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options allow different rhythms and levels of interaction.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
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