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Patricia Elder

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

7 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In Florida
+ 2 other states

In-Network

Accepting 9 Insurance providers

Meet Patricia

I offer a collaborative, compassionate space where you’re met with empathy and respect. Together, we’ll name the good, confront the bad, and dive into the ugly—because the “ugly” often lies, insisting there’s no good left. By exposing that lie, we reclaim your strengths and shape goals that fit your unique needs. My care is trauma-informed and evidence-based, with safety as the top priority as we address mother and father wounds, trauma, parenting stress, and life transitions. Wherever you are in your healing journey, I’ll meet you there and support your growth.

Together, we’ll name the good, confront the bad, and dive into the ugly—because the “ugly” often lies, insisting there’s no good left.

Communication Style

  • Authentic
  • Challenging
  • Warm
  • Empowering
  • Humorous

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Experienced with

  • BIPOC
  • Black community
  • Parents
  • First responders
  • Immigrants
  • Blended families
  • Students

Approach

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Interpersonal Psychotherapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Relational
  • Strengths-Based

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for Massachusetts, Ohio, and Florida residents

Good to know

Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

I’m the proud mother of three beautiful little girls who keep me laughing and on my toes. Juggling their energy while caring for my aging parents places me squarely in the “sandwich generation,” a life stage that continually deepens my appreciation for caregivers. To recharge, I gravitate toward anything that sparks genuine laughter—funny television sitcoms and competitive rounds of cards, games, or dominoes. Music (old jazz, soul, gospel, etc.) and other creative pursuits also feed my soul. I’m steadily refining the family resilience program born from my doctoral research and hope to see it blossom in my hometown one day.

Insurance Accepted

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#MH17486 • Florida • LMHC

Education

DMFT - Doctor of Marriage and Family Therapy, Loma Linda University MS - Marriage & Family Therapy, Palm Beach Atlantic University, FL

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

What insurance do you have?

Frequently asked questions

Patricia Elder accepts Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Aetna, Oscar FL, Centivo, United Healthcare, United Healthcare/Optum, Florida Blue/Blue Cross Blue Shield, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, and Prime Health. Octave clients pay an average of $28 per session through insurance, and more than 95% pay less than $45 per session. Your exact cost depends on your plan’s copay or deductible. You can use the cost estimator to see what you would pay before your first session. If you would rather pay out of pocket, self-pay sessions in Florida are estimated at $185-195 per session.

Patricia Elder is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). Patricia is licensed to practice in Massachusetts, Ohio, and Florida, so clients located in any of those states can book sessions. Patricia’s Florida license number is MH17486, and you can look it up through the state licensing board. Octave verifies every therapist’s license before they begin seeing clients, and licenses are kept current as a condition of practicing with Octave.

Patricia Elder has been practicing therapy for 7 years. Patricia’s education and training include DMFT - Doctor of Marriage and Family Therapy, Loma Linda University; MS - Marriage & Family Therapy, Palm Beach Atlantic University, FL. Over that time, Patricia has worked closely with BIPOC, Black community, Parents, First responders, Immigrants, Blended families, and Students.

Patricia Elder works with BIPOC, Black community, Parents, First responders, Immigrants, Blended families, and Students and specializes in Caregiver Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Family Conflict, Life Transitions, Pregnancy/Peripartum/Infertility, Religious Trauma, Stress, Trauma, and Women's Issues. These are the areas where Patricia spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Patricia is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Patricia Elder draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Motivational Interviewing, Relational, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Patricia’s style is authentic, challenging, warm, empowering, and humorous. In Patricia’s words: “Together, we’ll name the good, confront the bad, and dive into the ugly—because the “ugly” often lies, insisting there’s no good left.”

Patricia Elder (she/her) offers therapy in English.

Patricia Elder offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Patricia is licensed in Massachusetts, Ohio, and Florida, and you need to be located in one of those states at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Patricia Elder is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Patricia will ask about your background, your current concerns, and your goals, and together you will start shaping a plan for your sessions. It is also a chance to see whether Patricia’s style feels like a good fit for you. After their first session, 9 in 10 Octave clients say their therapy experience has been good or better.

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