About Me

My name is Anna Patterson and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in private practice in the Lake Nona area of Orlando, Florida. I am also a Certified Grief Counselor. My belief in God and reliance on Him are the foundation of my life and of this work I care about so deeply. I have experience working with all ages but am particularly passionate about working with adults ages 20 and older. I specialize in grief, anxiety, depression, stress, and stages of life issues. 

My work with a non-profit ministry organization for over 20 years has deepened my understanding that we all have a story filled with beauty and brokenness. I believe we have purpose and value to contribute to help make this world a better place. My hope is for my clients to experience me as a safe, caring, trustworthy person who will walk beside them in their hard, broken places, helping them process and grow to the degree they desire. I love this quote by George Eliot, "It is never too late to be what you might have been."   It is my privilege to explore what that looks like together as we journey towards health and wholeness.

I personally know how hard it is to face problems and move towards healthy change. It takes courage. I have been helped by counseling myself, so I know how freeing it can be and desire that for others, too. I am currently doing tele-health counseling through my private practice and also in person counseling at Foundation Counseling Center in St Cloud, Florida. Feel free to ask for me there if you prefer in person counseling. Their phone number is 407-593-6225.

EDUCATION:

M.S. Counseling Psychology - Palm Beach Atlantic University

M.B.A. - Amberton University

B.B.A. - Southern Methodist University

LICENSE & CERTIFICATION:

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)

Certified Grief Counselor (GC-C)

MEMBERSHIPS:

American Academy of Grief Counseling

American Institute of Health Care Professionals