Darrell Patterson, LMHC

Darrell Patterson is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with nine years of experience guiding individuals, children, and families toward greater psychological wellbeing. He blends clinical knowledge with a warm, collaborative stance, drawing on approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy and client-centered methods to help clients address anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship strain, addictions, and other life challenges.

He views the therapeutic relationship as a central resource - a space of unconditional positive regard and trust where new ways of thinking and coping can be practiced and strengthened. Darrell emphasizes partnership in therapy, working with people to reframe difficult narratives, build skills for managing distress, and pursue a higher quality of life rather than simply accepting ongoing pain.

Darrell's professional path includes an undergraduate degree from Florida State University, service as a commissioned officer in the United States Army, experience as a corporate trainer, and a master’s in counseling and psychology from Palm Beach Atlantic University, awarded in 2012. That combination of life and professional roles informs his practical, strengths-oriented approach to clinical work.

He draws from a range of evidence-informed modalities, including attachment-based work, emotion-focused techniques, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused strategies, tailoring interventions to each person's needs. Throughout his practice he remains focused on helping clients move through grief, regulate emotions, improve relationships, and develop sustainable coping tools for long-term resilience.