Depression | Anxiety | Trauma | Chronic Pain/Illness | Insomnia | Teens | Adults
Patti Trammell, LCSW
Patti has a master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Oklahoma. She has over 10 years of experience as a therapist. Her passion lies in helping adolescents and adults improve their mental and emotional health and the quality of their relationships with others.
Patti utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Written Exposure Therapy (WET), and Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS). She also has training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Pain.
Insurance: Patti accepts most BCBS, Community Care, Health Choice plans, and Alliance Coal Group. She does not accept Medicaid or Medicare (primary or secondary).
A note from Patti: Brain development in adolescence can cause a tidal wave of emotions confusing for adolescents and their loved ones. The emotional ups and downs and finding our place in the world is difficult. Teens and adults often struggle with anxiety related to fitting in, measuring up to the expectations of others, and being as good as their peers, which can leave them feeling depressed. Thoughts like “I am not good enough,” “There is something wrong with me,” “No one understands me,” and “No one would care if I wasn’t here” can create a sort of tunnel vision that furthers depression and anxiety. All of these things are confusing for caring people in these individuals’ lives who know how wonderful they are. As parents, we want to see our children be happy and successful. Watching our loved ones struggle and experience hurt is an awful feeling. We want to help but are unsure of the best way to provide that help. Sometimes, our attempts to help are met with anger; other times, our loved ones retreat into their shell. I can help the individual see the big picture by understanding what drives these feelings and beliefs. We can find the tools for their loved ones to provide loving and effective support. Therapy can help these individuals recognize and appreciate how they are uniquely and wonderfully made. Therapy can help the individual see that they are enough just as they are and worthy of love and happiness. I can’t promise that your problems will be gone forever or you will never experience difficult feelings or situations again. However, I can help you learn to cope with difficult times and feelings while responding to them in ways that will continue to move you forward and be congruent with the person you strive to be. You are in the driver’s seat, and my role as your therapist is to be a passenger, helping you read the map and navigate your way to your destination.