Patricia Clark, LPC

 Patricia believes in the power of self-acceptance to heal and transform lives. Her philosophy is rooted in her Developing Insight, Vision, and Authority (D.I.V.A.) framework, which integrates evidence-based, trauma-informed approaches to support clients in understanding how past relational and developmental experiences continue to shape present-day emotional patterns, beliefs, and behaviors. Drawing from attachment theory, cumulative stress and trauma research, and parts-based and cognitive-behavioral models, the framework emphasizes awareness without pathology or blame.

Patricia is a Licensed professional counselor in the State of Virginia with over 10 years of extensive experience working with individuals who feel overwhelmed, anxious, emotionally exhausted, or disconnected from themselves due to chronic stress,  cumulative relational wounds, and complex trauma,   Patricia is a doctoral candidate in traumatology with an emphasis on microtrauma and at Liberty University,  she holds a Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Capella University, and is a certified EMDR therapist and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.. 

Patricia believes that meaningful healing and sustained growth emerge through self-acceptance and deep self-understanding. Rather than viewing healing as a destination, she understands it as a lifelong, evolving process in which each step toward self-awareness strengthens emotional resilience, nervous-system regulation, and positive self-energy. This perspective aligns with research demonstrating that self-acceptance and compassionate self-reflection are central mechanisms in long-term psychological well-being and adaptive functioning.

  Self-acceptance and understanding are the foundation of healing—Patricia walks with you on that journey.