Personal Statement
Life is a journey over mountaintops and through deep valleys. Whether you find yourself surrounded by others or alone, each of us longs to understand how "our story" fits into the "grand story" that connects us all. When the valleys persist and the clouds loom overhead, sometimes we need the safe, unbiased and understanding ear of a counselor to help lift us from the darkness.
In a world plagued by suffering and hardship, it is a gift and a privilege to be invited into a person's life; to walk the vulnerable and difficult terrain of their life experiences with them. I make it my daily intention to listen, learn and lead. My goal is to help work through life's messes with you, to discover the beauty of forgiveness, to mine the depths of true joy, to teach the art of grieving well and to help you discover your most authentic self.
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Click HereClient Focus (Age)
- Preteens/Tweens (11 to 13)
- Adolescents/Teenagers (14 to 19)
- Adults
- Elders (65+)
Therapy Specialties
- Academic Underachievement
- ADHD
- Alcohol Use
- Anorexia
- Coping Skills
- Drug Abuse
- Entitlement
- Gambling Addiction
- Life Coaching
- Narcissistic Personality
- Parenting
- Self-Harming
- Stress
- Video Game Addiction
- Women's Issues
Treatment Orientation
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Emotion Focused Therapy
- Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Imago
- Integration of different therapy models
- Narrative
- Psychoanalytic
- Psychodynamic
- Relapse Prevention
- Relational
- Somatic
Modality
- Individuals
- Couples
- Family
- Group
Years in Practice
10+ years
Services Fee
- Therapy Session $100-$150
Payments Accepted
American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Licenses
| License Name | License | State | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) | 825 | TN | 2011 |
Certifications
| Name |
|---|
| Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) |
Associations
| Name | Duration |
|---|---|
| American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) | 2008-Present |
Education
| School | Degree | Major | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trevecca Nazarene University | MS | Marriage and Family Therapy | 2008 |
| Michigan Stae University | BS | Food and Nutrition | 1997 |
Office Address
Make Positive Changes
Patricia Dean, LMFT, SEP is the owner of Make Positive Changes located in Brentwood, TN.
7003 Chadwick Drive, Suite 353
Brentwood, Tennessee 37027
