Patricia Palmer , LPC

Patricia Palmer is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing in Michigan who brings a strengths-based approach to therapy. She holds a master’s degree in counseling from Siena Heights University, earned in 2009, and has 15 years of experience working across diverse clinical settings. As an LPC - a licensed professional counselor - she helps people identify practical tools and new perspectives to manage life’s challenges.

Throughout her career Patricia has worked with clients ranging from children to older adults, and with individuals, couples, and families. She focuses on concerns such as stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, trauma and abuse, ADHD, parenting and career struggles, and transitions related to life changes. Her practice also addresses specific issues like abandonment, caregiver stress, communication and family problems, guilt and shame, isolation, and postpartum or pregnancy-related emotional challenges.

Patricia uses a variety of counseling styles and techniques to support emotional healing and growth. She emphasizes helping people regain a sense of control, build resilience, and develop the courage and skills needed to pursue day-to-day opportunities for change. Her goal is to help clients move forward with practical tools, increased self-compassion, and a clearer sense of possibility.

Integrating Therapeutic Approaches with Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting overwhelmed by them. It emphasizes identifying personal values and taking small, meaningful steps toward a life that reflects those values - an approach that can be useful for anxiety, depression, and motivation struggles.

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the person’s own goals and insights guide the work. This approach supports self-esteem, coping with life changes, and building emotional awareness by emphasizing empathy, active listening, and collaboration.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. Patricia works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit best, adapting techniques based on the person’s needs, goals, and preferences so that therapy feels practical and relevant.

Online care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for busy schedules and varying comfort levels. These options allow people to connect with licensed professionals and therapists from home or other convenient locations, making it easier to maintain consistent sessions and integrate therapeutic work into everyday life.