- Depression support
- Trauma-informed
- Relationship focus
About Patricia
Patricia Sumlin is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 25 years of practice who helps people facing depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship strain, and life changes. She writes simply and directly, so parents and caregivers can quickly see how therapy might fit into a busy life. Patricia aims to create a respectful, honest space where people feel listened to and taken seriously.
She uses practical, skills-based work alongside reflective conversation. Patricia blends approaches to help clients learn emotion regulation, build healthier relationships, and develop coping skills that fit daily life. She emphasizes straightforward guidance and aims for clear, usable tools rather than jargon.
Her background includes roles in outpatient clinics, community programs, and hospice counseling. That experience informs her work with grief, chronic illness, addiction, and complex trauma. She has also provided services in Alaska and with Native communities, and she has experience with diverse, multicultural populations.
Patricia supports people navigating identity and intimacy concerns, including work with LGBT clients around coming-out stages, family conflict, and employment matters. She also works with adults on the autism spectrum who want to understand how Asperger’s affects relationships and daily functioning.
In a typical session she balances direct feedback with listening. You can expect clear suggestions, practiceable exercises, and attention to boundaries and personal safety. To begin, follow the site’s Start Therapy flow and complete the short matching questionnaire to schedule according to availability.
She uses practical, skills-based work alongside reflective conversation. Patricia blends approaches to help clients learn emotion regulation, build healthier relationships, and develop coping skills that fit daily life. She emphasizes straightforward guidance and aims for clear, usable tools rather than jargon.
Her background includes roles in outpatient clinics, community programs, and hospice counseling. That experience informs her work with grief, chronic illness, addiction, and complex trauma. She has also provided services in Alaska and with Native communities, and she has experience with diverse, multicultural populations.
Patricia supports people navigating identity and intimacy concerns, including work with LGBT clients around coming-out stages, family conflict, and employment matters. She also works with adults on the autism spectrum who want to understand how Asperger’s affects relationships and daily functioning.
In a typical session she balances direct feedback with listening. You can expect clear suggestions, practiceable exercises, and attention to boundaries and personal safety. To begin, follow the site’s Start Therapy flow and complete the short matching questionnaire to schedule according to availability.
This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.