Pat Shanklin
Counselor, MA, LMHC, NCC
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Bradenton, FL 34202
Let's Connect (941) 203-1226
Do you want to turn crises into opportunities for growth? Do you want to heal the pain from the past and experience the life that you want in the present? Do you want to learn how to cherish your partner and live in peaceful harmony? Do you want to work through past traumas, change dysfunctional family patterns and shed outdated defenses? Problems in life are unavoidable, but suffering is a choice. Trying to elude the pain of life's challenges can leave you stuck in stress, anxiety, and depression.
Research shows couples with a 5:1 ratio of positive / negative interactions build up a resilient "emotional bank". Do you want to forgive past injuries and rediscover that couple holding hands? Learn communication skills, conflict resolution techniques, and how to cultivate the loving behaviors to get to the magic ratio.
In my 30 years of practice, it has been my privilege to walk beside my many clients on their journeys to happier, healthier lives. I am trained in experiential therapies (EMDR, internal family systems, gestalt) which can get to the root of suffering and heal it for good.
Call or Email Pat Shanklin now for a free 15 minute consultation - (941) 203-1226
Let's Connect (941) 203-1226
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $140
- Couple Sessions $140
- Pay by Cash, Check
Insurance
- Out of Network
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (941) 203-1226
Pat Shanklin
Counselor, MA, LMHC, NCC
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Florida / MH2276 Pat Shanklin
- Certificate from Nationally Certified Counselors Association 30846 / 1989
- Certificate from American Counseling Association 506846 / 1989
- Attended University of South Florida, Graduated 1986
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (941) 203-1226
Pat Shanklin
Counselor, MA, LMHC, NCC
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Marital and Premarital
- Family Conflict
- Trauma and PTSD
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Bisexual
- Chronic Pain
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Grief
- Infertility
- Infidelity
- Internet Addiction
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Parenting
- Personality Disorders
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Transgender
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (941) 203-1226
Pat Shanklin
Counselor, MA, LMHC, NCC
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Eclectic
- EMDR
- Emotionally Focused
- Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy
- Existential
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Gestalt
- Gottman Method
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Narrative
- Relational
- Trauma Focused
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (941) 203-1226
Pat Shanklin
Counselor, MA, LMHC, NCC
Location
Nearby Areas
Call for a free consultation now - (941) 203-1226
Pat Shanklin
Counselor, MA, LMHC, NCC