Patti Collard is a Therapist based in the USA. My areas of speciality include Coping Skills, Depression, Eating Disorders, Emotional Disturbance, and Life Transitions. This profile is currently unclaimed; please validate the details are current when communicating with the mental health professional.
Therapist Overview
Hi there! Let me start by telling you a little bit about my background. I have been a licensed practicing clinician since 2010. I am trained and experienced in a specialized form of therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), but I also practice Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy. I enjoy working with adolescents, college students, and adults with a wide range of challenges, such as Borderline Personality Disorder, depression (including postpartum), bipolar disorder, anxiety, eating disorders, substance abuse, self-harm, identity issues, and relationship issues. I also have experience working with patients in acute psychiatric crisis. I believe that goodness of fit and rapport between therapist and client is essential to the success of your therapy. I promote a validating and non-judgmental space for you to feel comfortable to share your story. My approach to helping my clients build a life worth living is through insight, awareness, accountability, and action. In my personal life, I enjoy