Patricia Jones-pope

What you should know about me as a clinician is that I take this work seriously—and I expect you to take yourself seriously too. I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and National Certified Counselor (NCC) with a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling, and my approach goes beyond surface-level conversations. I’m here to help you understand what’s really driving your thoughts, emotions, and patterns so you can begin creating meaningful change.

Clients often tell me they feel comfortable opening up with me, and that matters. I create a space where you can be honest without feeling judged or dismissed. At the same time, I’m not a passive listener. I will ask questions that make you think, point out patterns you may not see, and challenge you when something isn’t serving you. That’s part of the process.

My approach is grounded, direct, and intentional. I focus heavily on emotional awareness—helping you understand what you’re feeling, why you’re feeling it, and how it’s showing up in your life and relationships. From there, we work on responding with intention rather than reacting out of habit or emotion.

I also believe that therapy works best when there’s consistency and effort. What we do in session matters, but what you do outside of session matters just as much. You don’t have to have it all together to start, but you do need to be willing to show up and do the work.

If you’re looking for a space where you’ll be supported, challenged, and held accountable in a way that leads to real, lasting change, we’ll likely work well together.

My approach to therapy is structured, intentional, and insight-oriented. I combine a humanistic foundation with evidence-based practices to help you better understand your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. I focus on strengthening emotional intelligence—building self-awareness, improving emotional regulation, and supporting clear, effective communication. Therapy with me is active and collaborative. I provide support, but I also challenge you to examine patterns and make meaningful changes. The goal is not just insight, but lasting growth in how you show up in your life and relationships.

In your first session, you can expect a structured but comfortable space where we begin getting a clear understanding of what brings you to therapy. We’ll review important information such as confidentiality and expectations, then focus on your current concerns—what you’ve been experiencing, how it’s impacting you, and what feels most important to address.

I’ll ask thoughtful, open-ended questions to help identify patterns in your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, while also getting a sense of your goals for therapy. You don’t need to have everything figured out—this is a starting point.

My approach is both supportive and direct. I will listen, but I will also begin offering insight and helping you make connections. By the end of the session, you can expect greater clarity about your situation, an understanding of how we can work together, and a clear direction for moving forward.