Patricia Glynn, LMHC, LCMHC

Patricia Glynn is a licensed mental health counselor who helps people create meaningful, lasting change in their lives. She partners with clients to clarify where they are now, identify where they want to go, and build a personalized, creative plan that nurtures growth and supports practical steps forward. Patricia emphasizes a holistic, individualized approach - there is no single path that fits everyone, and she draws from a range of strategies to match each person’s needs and strengths.

Her sessions focus on understanding the whole person and cultivating skills that lead to lasting improvement. Patricia blends encouragement and compassion with practical, solution-focused work, and she aims to help clients discover personal strengths and new ways of coping. Clients say she brings warmth, passion, and a sense of humor to sessions while maintaining a positive and encouraging atmosphere.

She holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling from the University of South Florida in Tampa, and during her studies she was named an RSA Scholar by the U.S. Department of Education’s Rehabilitation Services Administration. She was invited to join the USF Golden Key International Honor Society and The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, and she served as a trainee with the Florida Center for Inclusive Communities.

Patricia is licensed by the State of Florida Board of Health as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and is certified by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC). She also holds an LCMHC credential. In addition to her counseling career, Patricia brings more than 25 years of experience in the fitness and wellness industry, including multiple fitness and health certifications, editorial work for an international fitness magazine, and involvement in strength training research. She welcomes the opportunity to support clients on their healing journeys and to help them reconnect with themselves.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Patricia draws on client-centered therapy to create a collaborative, respectful space where the client’s perspective guides the process. This approach emphasizes the client’s values and experiences and is especially helpful for people seeking deeper self-understanding and a supportive therapeutic relationship.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. CBT is practical and goal-oriented, and it can support work on anxiety, depression, stress, and problem-solving skills.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is another tool Patricia applies when clients need skills for emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance. DBT combines acceptance and change strategies and is useful for managing intense emotions and improving relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Patricia works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors interventions over time so therapy remains responsive and effective.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit care into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and receive support from familiar surroundings while working with a licensed professional.