
Patricia Hawkins
Experienced Michigan Mental Health Counselor
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Experienced Michigan Mental Health Counselor
Start with Patricia HawkinsLicensed · Professional · Cancel Anytime
Patricia Hawkins has worked in the mental health field for nearly 25 years, beginning her career providing Assertive Community Treatment, moving into case management, and spending the last ten years focused on mental health therapy.
She earned a master’s degree in counseling and psychology from Michigan State University, and that training has supported a career as a licensed professional counselor in Michigan. Over the years she has served in supervisory roles and more recently as a direct service provider of mental health services.
Patricia is particularly passionate about supporting people who face both mental health and addiction challenges. Her approach is guided by each client’s needs and learning style; she emphasizes collaboration and a solution-focused stance to help clients work toward positive outcomes. She has experience with anxiety, depression, anger, personality and marriage conflict, relationship and stress issues, stage-of-life concerns, and addictions, among other challenges.
She values the relationships formed through this work and appreciates getting to know the people who seek services to improve their quality of life.
Many people ask whether online therapy can truly help. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, or navigating life transitions, evidence indicates that online therapy can be as effective as traditional in-person treatment.
One major benefit is flexibility - clients can meet with therapists in the format that fits their life, whether by video call, phone session, live chat, or in-app messaging. This adaptability makes it simpler to keep appointments and integrate care into a busy schedule.
All participating clinicians are licensed professionals, and if someone feels another therapist might be a better match, it is possible to switch providers. Online therapy can offer a convenient, accessible route to addressing everyday mental health challenges while preserving many of the core benefits of face-to-face work.