Patricia Houchin, PhD, LMHC, CIMHP

Self-Awareness, Self-Love, and Emotional Freedom for All Ages. Offering a holistic approach to mental health care. I am a licensed mental health counselor in Florida with a Ph.D. in Counseling & Psychological Studies. I understand the pressures of many competing demands on your time and your life. I have shared the journey with many for challenges with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationships, addictions, and so much more.

I understand anxiety very well, as I am by nature a highly strung, anxious person who has learned how to channel it productively--most of the time! I love working with clients of all ages. My doctoral dissertation is a peer-to-peer program for adolescent girls with anxiety, published as a book in 2024. I have treated many people of all ages with trauma, including grief and PTSD, including veterans. As a business owner and financial professional (CPA/MBA), I also understand the challenges of professional demands and raising a family. Did I say I know pressure (LOL)?

My holistic approach includes training as a Certified Integrative Mental Health Professional with a working knowledge of how food impacts gut health, mental health, and overall well-being. My journey with food, nutrition, and mental health is both personal and professional!

YOUR needs and preferences are the top priority. There is no one-size-fits-all in therapy, and you are the expert on you. Dr. Seuss said it well: "Today, you are you. That is truer than true. There is no one alive who is youer than you." We go where you need to go and take the route that will get us there!

I also hold an advanced certification in Accelerated Resolution Therapy, an evidence-based and highly effective treatment for PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief, and many other challenging situations in life.