Jocelyn Patterson, LMHC
Creative, person-centered LMHC for emotional growth
- Art therapy integration
- CBT and DBT tools
- Flexible online sessions
About Jocelyn Patterson
Jocelyn Patterson is a licensed mental health counselor and qualified supervisor in Florida who brings a creative foundation to clinical care. She holds the LMHC-QS credential, which indicates licensure as a mental health counselor and qualification to supervise other clinicians, and she is also credentialed as an ATR-BC, a Board Certified Art Therapist. Her academic background includes a BA in Experimental Psychology with a minor in Counseling and an MPS in Art Therapy and Creativity Development, training that informs both talk-based and expressive approaches to healing.
Her clinical work has focused on life transitions, interpersonal development, addictions, and anger management, with significant experience addressing depression, anxiety, personality disorders, and bipolar symptoms. Through her work she has developed practical expertise in coping mechanisms and has supported people navigating difficult emotions and behaviors, including work with individuals who use sexualized coping strategies. In recent years she has worked within hospital-based intensive outpatient programs, gaining experience with structured, multidisciplinary care for complex presentations.
Jocelyn practices from a person-centered perspective, collaborating with each client to determine which methods fit best. Her toolbox includes cognitive behavioral strategies, Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills, motivational interviewing, and art therapy techniques, allowing for flexible tailoring of treatment to meet individual goals. She emphasizes making progress feel approachable and even enjoyable, using visual expression to open up new ways of describing and understanding experience.
Therapy with Jocelyn is framed as a shared process in which she helps clients explore the roots of their patterns, build insight, and practice choices that support long-term growth. She also shares resources and reflections on art-based practices via Instagram at @paintyourprogress and welcomes the opportunity to work with new clients.
Her clinical work has focused on life transitions, interpersonal development, addictions, and anger management, with significant experience addressing depression, anxiety, personality disorders, and bipolar symptoms. Through her work she has developed practical expertise in coping mechanisms and has supported people navigating difficult emotions and behaviors, including work with individuals who use sexualized coping strategies. In recent years she has worked within hospital-based intensive outpatient programs, gaining experience with structured, multidisciplinary care for complex presentations.
Jocelyn practices from a person-centered perspective, collaborating with each client to determine which methods fit best. Her toolbox includes cognitive behavioral strategies, Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills, motivational interviewing, and art therapy techniques, allowing for flexible tailoring of treatment to meet individual goals. She emphasizes making progress feel approachable and even enjoyable, using visual expression to open up new ways of describing and understanding experience.
Therapy with Jocelyn is framed as a shared process in which she helps clients explore the roots of their patterns, build insight, and practice choices that support long-term growth. She also shares resources and reflections on art-based practices via Instagram at @paintyourprogress and welcomes the opportunity to work with new clients.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesCoping with life changes
Additional Focus Areas
Communication problemsControl issuesGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessPersonality disordersSelf-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobia
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Jocelyn Patterson have?
Jocelyn Patterson has 7 years of experience in clinical practice.
Is Jocelyn Patterson a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LMHC credential. The license details are FL LMHC MH17274. LMHC stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor.
In which languages does Jocelyn Patterson provide therapy?
Jocelyn Patterson provides therapy in English.
Where is Jocelyn Patterson located?
Jocelyn Patterson is located in Florida.
How can I work with Jocelyn Patterson as my therapist?
You can work with Jocelyn Patterson through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Jocelyn Patterson work with international clients?
Jocelyn Patterson does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Jocelyn Patterson cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Jocelyn Patterson
Jocelyn commonly uses client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) in her work. Client-centered therapy focuses on building a respectful, empathetic relationship that helps clients explore their values and goals while feeling heard and supported. CBT helps identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical exercises and skill-building, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and pattern change. DBT emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills, which can be especially helpful for managing intense emotions, impulsivity, and relationship challenges.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Jocelyn works collaboratively with each client to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She integrates different methods rather than relying on a single modality, adjusting techniques as the work progresses to support meaningful, individualized change.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for people with busy schedules, mobility limits, or geographic constraints. These formats allow licensed professionals like Jocelyn to deliver consistent care while making it easier for clients to access sessions from home, during breaks, or from other convenient locations, supporting continuity and responsiveness in treatment.