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Patricia Geel, LMFT

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Patricia is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Patricia. View 55 reviews
Speaks Japanese
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in North Carolina

Recent reviews

Ms. Patricia is very understanding, non judgemental. She has a great personality.

Reviewed December 2024

Patricia is a great therapist with a good heart!

Reviewed December 2024

More about Patricia

  • 31 years' experience
  • Female
  • LMFT

I am a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) in North Carolina with over 30 years of experience working with individuals, couples and families presenting with a wide range of concerns including relationship difficulties, parenting problems, depression, anxiety, and adjustment problems. For the last 12 years before moving to North Carolina in 2019 I worked primarily with active duty or retired military members, their spouses, significant others or family members through the Department of the Navy's Fleet and Family Support program. Military families experience problems arising from frequent moves, extended family separations due to deployments or other assignments, and the anxiety and fear family members feel when the service member is in a dangerous situation or when regular communication is not possible. In addition I assisted clients who had experienced domestic violence or childhood abuse or neglect. I also have extensive experience working with parents to improve communication with their children, learn and apply more effective discipline techniques, and develop helpful behavior management practices. I am a certified clinical trauma professional and also am certified as a clinical telemental health provider.

My approach to therapy is individualized and focused on the unique strengths and challenges of each client. My therapeutic style is engaging and collaborative exploring with each client the strengths he or she already has to find solutions. I draw on tools and perspectives from several approaches including Brief Solution Focused Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy.

I know that it takes courage to reach out for help. I would be honored to assist you as you address the concerns that are motivating you to seek counseling services. I believe that together we can find solutions.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Addictions Relationship issues Trauma and abuse Depression Family conflicts Grief Intimacy-related issues Parenting issues Anger management Self esteem Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes ADHD Adoption and foster care Aging and geriatric issues Attachment issues Blended family issues Caregiver issues and stress Codependency Communication problems Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) Divorce and separation Domestic violence Drug and alcohol addiction Family of origin issues Family problems Forgiveness Guilt and shame Isolation / loneliness Life purpose Midlife crisis Veteran and Armed Forces Issues Mood disorders Multicultural concerns Panic disorder and panic attacks Postpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling) Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-love Social anxiety and phobia Women's issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Patricia Geel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1023688637.

  • LMFT · North Carolina · 2062 · Expires July 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.

Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.

Reviews for Patricia Geel

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

55 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Helped Understanding Wonderful Amazing Grateful Helpful Knowledgeable Professional Anxiety

Ms. Patricia is very understanding, non judgemental. She has a great personality.

Reviewed December 2024

Patricia is a great therapist with a good heart!

Reviewed December 2024

Great therapist

Reviewed November 2024

It's been a wonderful time, Patric Geel has helped me get through this incredibly rough point In my life. I appreciate her for all she's done for me

Reviewed July 2024

Patricia is very professional and is very in tune with my needs as a patient.

Reviewed July 2024

I have completely benefited from my sessions with Patricia. She’s attentive to my needs listens and gives me sincere and accurate feedback.

Reviewed June 2024

Ms. Geel is fantastic and always willing to go above and beyond with relevant strategies, useful resources, and personalized support!

Reviewed March 2024

She is a great person and very professional !!

Reviewed February 2024

Patricia has given me practical advise and tools I understand and I’m able to use and put into practice with real life applications. In a short time I’ve gotten help that will take me in the right path to restoring myself and the relationships with my family.

Reviewed February 2024

Patricia is very thoughtful and understanding. She is a good listener and knows how to tell you what you need to hear without being too harsh about it. She remains fully present with you and if you just need to talk she will listen. When it comes time for a response she draws on everything you have told her and it feels like it’s the right answer for you. She has helped me tremendously and I am very grateful to her.

Reviewed January 2024

I am blessed beyond belief to have been matched with Patricia as my first therapist. She is kind, understanding, and has really helped me progress in my therapy journey. I’ve recommended BetterHelp to friends and family and feel it should be a part of every person’s life. How wonderful the world would be.

Reviewed December 2023

I came to Patricia with a somewhat different issue and looking for another outcome than what I assume most people would. She has been quick to understand the situation and offered very helpful support.

Reviewed December 2023

Patricia is awesome! She listens and understands and gives on point guidance!

Reviewed December 2023

Patricia, is patient and calm in presentation, and provides goal oriented sessions.

Reviewed November 2023

She’s take time to listen and breakdowns what best to advise

Reviewed September 2023

My experience with my therapist is phenomenal & unique I totally loved it it make me feel like someone who she would been knowing me for long time,

Reviewed July 2023

Patricia is a truly wonderful therapist. She is a great listener and very talented at directing the conversation in a productive manner. I’m grateful for her vast knowledge of resources and her ability to share her own wisdom in a professional way. Patricia immediately comes across as caring, invested, and knowledgeable.

Reviewed June 2023

I have only had two appointments with Patricia, but I can already tell this is a good match. She jumped right into working on goals for me to be able to better handle my issues. She is very personable and knowledgeable. Highly recommended!

Reviewed May 2023

I worked with Patricia to get through and overcome a stressful point in my life. She was an incredible guide to help me learn effective techniques to reduce and manage my physiological responses to stress. She asked poignant and direct questions that helped me evaluate interactions and situations in my life. And, overall helped me reach a place where I feel like the stress is managed and I can move forward with tools for self care and a better awareness of myself and others.

Reviewed March 2023

She's the best!

Reviewed February 2023

She's a very nice, understanding, and patient person who is also very proactive! Highly recommended by me!

Reviewed February 2023

Patricia is incredibly responsive, gives thoughtful feedback and suggestions, and challenges me to think things through in new, productive ways. I am grateful to be working with Patricia and because of her thoughtful, knowledgeable, frequent and consistent responses throughout the week (not just at our weekly meetings), I think this one of the better and more productive therapy options I have participated in.

Reviewed January 2023

I appreciate her tact, helpfulness and information.

Reviewed December 2022

Patricia is very kind and seems to have a lot of experience.

Reviewed December 2022

Patricia has helped me manage my anxiety and depression so much! It's amazing to think how far I have come and how better equipt I am with my toolbox of techniques that help alleviate my anxiety.

Reviewed November 2022

Patricia is very kind & supportive.

Reviewed November 2022

I am still new, but I have really enjoyed my time with her so far!

Reviewed November 2022

Going great so far

Reviewed September 2022

Great therapist, helping me cope through a harsh breakup. Highly recommend!

Reviewed September 2022

You’re a wonderful, helpful, kind, and understanding person. Thank you.

Reviewed September 2022

I have had only 1 session but the in between factors are great that you have a go to.

Reviewed September 2022

Very confident and caring therapist.

Reviewed August 2022

Good afternoon Patrica. Thank you for your help.

Reviewed August 2022

She’s great!

Reviewed July 2022

Patricia is passionate, knowledgeable, and patient. I enjoyed our sessions. She helped me with self awareness and application of the tools I already posses. Thank you Patricia

Reviewed July 2022

Patricia is great at building rapport and taking in A LOT of info in just a few sessions. Really receptive

Reviewed June 2022

Patricia validates my feelings and makes me feel heard and understood. She has already helped me so much!

Reviewed June 2022

She is wonderful! A very safe place to talk about things and explore different ways of approaching problems. My life has changed for the better in so many ways.

Reviewed May 2022

Patricia is an amazing listener! She has a multitude of resources to offer and what seems like a never ending resume. Over the last month she’s guided me to make more solid decisions using my own thought processes. Couldn’t have found a better fit!!

Reviewed April 2022

Great so far. I hope I don’t get a survey every week.

Reviewed April 2022

Shes great she tries her best to help her patients out.

Reviewed April 2022

Patricia is a great sounding board full of great resources for me to bounce my thoughts off.

Reviewed March 2022

Patrícia has been an amazing help to me. I appreciate her demeanor, her ability to listen and offer her sincere and professional advice. I feel blessed to having been matched with Patricia!

Reviewed March 2022

She was very open to me especially about my loss for my baby. Shared common things to help me understand. Provided me with great tips for my anxiety. She’s the reason I want to continue this journey and heal better

Reviewed February 2022

Patricia is an amazing therapist and is very knowledgable in her career field

Reviewed January 2022

Patricia is excellent!

Reviewed December 2021

Patricia is a great therapist!

Reviewed December 2021

Patricia is very compassionate and understanding. Her expertise are evident in the way she handles a more quiet person like myself who has trouble opening up. I’m grateful to have been a client of hers and would recommend her to anyone who finds themselves walking through a dark season of life, aching to catch a glimpse of hope.

Reviewed November 2021

Excellent counselor!

Reviewed September 2021

First two weeks have been great. I cannot see myself feeling this good about therapy anywhere else. Really appreciative of the access through messaging and the effectiveness with the virtual sessions.

Reviewed August 2021

Very, great counselor it made the world of difference to be heard and receive information and skills to help.

Reviewed August 2021

Really a wonderful therapist/ counselor. She was very helpful and relatable.

Reviewed August 2021

Patricia was helpful in understanding my issues. I needed to chat with someone and Patricia was a very good listener. Although it was very short because I am changing country, it was worth it.

Reviewed August 2021

It’s helped me so much already

Reviewed August 2021

Patricia is wonderful as always. She really gets me. I absolutely adore her.

Reviewed July 2021

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Frequently asked questions

Does Patricia Geel offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Patricia Geel works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Patricia Geel speak?

Patricia Geel speaks Japanese.

How many years of experience does Patricia Geel have?

Patricia Geel has 31 years of experience.

Where is Patricia Geel licensed to practice?

Patricia Geel is licensed to practice in North Carolina.

Does Patricia Geel accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Patricia Geel does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Patricia Geel offer?

Patricia Geel offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Patricia Geel?

Patricia Geel can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Patricia Geel?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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