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Patricia Searels, LMHC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Patricia is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Patricia. View 30 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Florida, North Carolina, and 1 more

Recent reviews

Patricia is a kind and compassionate person who is invested in her client's well being. She is patient and creates a safe space during sessions.

Reviewed June 2024

Patricia is amazing! She is understanding and thoughtful. Has made me feel very comfortable, I've learned many tools to help me work through my struggles.

Reviewed January 2024

More about Patricia

  • 28 years' experience
  • Female
  • LMHC, LCMHC, LPC

Hi!

My name is Patricia Searels and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I have worked in a variety of settings such as universities, private practice, and non profit centers for over 20 years. I have worked closely with college students, athletes, young professionals, and adults of all ages suffering from adjustment disorders ( moving, new parents, job changes, divorce) depression, anxiety, trauma, and those who are experiencing loss or relationship issues.

My counseling style is is to create a genuine relationship that is caring, direct, and cooperative. I believe that when people are treated with respect and in a safe, healthy and honest relationship, growth can occur. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, solution focused, and motivational interviewing counseling. The therapeutic process looks different for each individual, and my belief is in finding a unique, individualized and wholistic approach for each client. I always meet the client where they are and their personal goals will drive our work together.

My hours are pretty flexible and I prefer to have some voice or face to face time in addition to text. I believe in providing the tools you need to live a happier more fulfilling life. By reaching out for support and help you have already taken the first step towards improving your life and achieving your goals.

I look forward to working with you!

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes Addictions LGBT Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Grief Intimacy-related issues Eating disorders Sleeping disorders Parenting issues Anger management Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coaching

Treatment Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Gottman Method
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Somatic Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Patricia Searels's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1306372313.

  • LMHC · Florida · MH16551 · Expires March 2025
  • LCMHC · North Carolina · 14995 · Expires June 2025
  • LPC · South Carolina · 9683 · Expires August 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Patricia Searels

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

30 reviews

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Patricia is a kind and compassionate person who is invested in her client's well being. She is patient and creates a safe space during sessions.

Reviewed June 2024

Patricia is amazing! She is understanding and thoughtful. Has made me feel very comfortable, I've learned many tools to help me work through my struggles.

Reviewed January 2024

Patricia Searels is one of the best therapist I’ve ever met.

Reviewed August 2023

She is absolutely amazing and I would recommend her to everyone! In just a few sessions she helped me make some amazing breakthroughs. She is caring and compassionate yet astute and insightful.

Reviewed March 2020

Patricia offers a perfect balance of hearing and understanding your personhood, issues, and feelings while also being challenging and encouraging. I just started working with her but can already see changes in my thinking and attitude about daily life. I look forward to continuing the journey with her and would highly recommend her!

Reviewed September 2019

Trish is so amazing! She had helped me through so much the past two years and I can’t thank her enough. I started therapy with a specific thought about why I needed it but over time, she helped me realize that I was seeking so much more and she was able to guide me through it all. I always look forward to our sessions!

Reviewed January 2024

Over several years now, Patricia has assisted me through so much of my life. Sometimes we will go through weekly sessions for months and at times it's just a mental check in with months in between. I trust her guidance and perception.

Reviewed November 2023

Love how Patricia will not hesitate to tell me her honest opinion or assessment regarding any issue I'm sharing from my life. She always tries to end every session with a productive and positive exercise for me to practice. I truly have learned more about myself meeting with her and I truly appreciate her time and efforts.

Reviewed May 2022

Patricia has transformed my life - twice! She is so wise and so filled with expertise and knowledge. She tells me what I need to hear!

Reviewed March 2022

Patricia is so caring and wise. She listens and opens my eyes to things I never considered before. I'm so grateful for her.

Reviewed November 2021

She is amazing, don’t know what I would do without her haha.

Reviewed November 2021

This is my third time back to Patricia after receiving care for her on and off. I tried another counselor recently but no one could compare to the care and growth that I got from her. She has helped me countless problems and periods of my life and her approach is just wonderful. I’m super excited to be seeing her again, though I wish it was in better circumstances I know she will help me work through the things I need at the moment.

Reviewed September 2021

I have been having sessions with Patricia for a few months now and I feel as though I have gotten more out of my time with her than I could’ve ever anticipated. This has been helpful to me in ways that I I can’t even begin to express. I came into this thinking that I wanted to address certain issues and have come to realize overtime that there is so much more that I needed. Patricia has helped me tackle things that I knew I needed help with as well as helping me come to understand and begin to tackle things I wasn’t aware of. This has been such a blessing and the best experience I’ve ever had with therapy.

Reviewed June 2021

Love her she’s gotten my through my worst and I’m super great full

Reviewed May 2021

Patricia is wonderful and gives good insight. She's a fantastic listener and seems very genuine with her responses. I really enjoyed my first session with her.

Reviewed April 2021

Tricia is amazing and is helping me so much. I feel very lucky to have her as my counselor.

Reviewed March 2021

My first session with you Patricia was exactly what I needed. It felt like you were holding my hand through the phone. I really believe you understood me and what I have been dealing with on my own and made me feel like finally I didn’t have to go it alone. I can’t wait to continue to work with you and continue to feel supported. I truly believe I will grow through this process and have a deeper understanding of myself and how to handle the complexities I’m going through better. Feeling grateful to have found you.

Reviewed February 2021

I’ve had a wonderful experience with Patricia Searels. She’s incredibly approachable and easy to talk to, is very understanding, and makes you feel very listened to and understood, which I greatly appreciate. She’s also offered useful tools and strategies, as well as very direct and honest advice and insights when they were needed.

Reviewed June 2020

Dr. Searels is extremely kind and attentive. She listens to everything with genuine interest and want to help. I'm grateful that I've had the opportunity to work with her!

Reviewed June 2020

Patricia has been awesome. She is extremely personable, caring, and even check on me daily via messages. She is helping me track down deep seeded roots of issues, and makes me think introspectively on how to handle hard to face periods and points of my life. I have never connected to a counselor like I have Patricia.

Reviewed May 2020

She is great and listens to all of my concerns and problems. She offers advice that helps to rationalize everything and helps me to get a grip on my emotions. She makes sure that I am doing well especially if i forget to respond for a few days. I highly recommend her and I am greatful for her help.

Reviewed April 2020

Patricia is so patient and understanding. From day 1 I felt that I could open up to her about the good, bad and the ugly. Doing so is very important for progress.

Reviewed March 2020

Patricia is extremely insightful. She offered my perspectives and ideas I would not have considered. She’s very accessible and relatable. She helped me so much in a very short period of time.

Reviewed February 2020

Patricia is so wonderful. She's the best, most effective therapist I've had. She is kind, wise, inspiring, and honest. Very skilled. She kicks me in the butt when I need it and is there to catch me when I fall. Thank you!

Reviewed January 2020

She's very wise and always remembers what I've said before.

Reviewed December 2019

Patricia is warm and understanding. I always feel relieved and inspired after speaking with her.

Reviewed December 2019

Ms. Searels so far has been a wonderful counselor; she has been consistently available, frequently checks in, and has been incredibly supportive during a difficult time. I would highly recommend her to anyone.

Reviewed November 2019

Patricia is very caring, insightful, and makes me feel like the future could be brighter. She really absorbs what I say and I totally trust her with my deepest secrets.

Reviewed August 2019

I feel that Patricia understands my concerns and is adapting to my needs. She is very supportive and strives to relate to the way I feel and my perception. Her caring nature and enjoyment of her job truly shows. I'm very thankful to have her to talk to and see the true purpose of a therapist.

Reviewed August 2019

Patricia is kind, caring, professional, and has warm personality. She makes me feel safe, comfortable to talk to and advise she gives me is on point! I'm glad that I met Patricia and look forward to work with her as long as I need.

Reviewed July 2019

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Frequently asked questions

Does Patricia Searels offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Patricia Searels works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Patricia Searels speak?

Patricia Searels speaks English.

How many years of experience does Patricia Searels have?

Patricia Searels has 28 years of experience.

Where is Patricia Searels licensed to practice?

Patricia Searels is licensed to practice in Florida, North Carolina, and South Carolina.

Does Patricia Searels accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Patricia Searels does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Patricia Searels offer?

Patricia Searels offers clients Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Patricia Searels?

Patricia Searels can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Patricia Searels?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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