You are free to heal.
Free to grow.
Free to be.
For Individuals
“Find clarity, calm, and confidence.”
Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, stress, or life transitions, therapy offers a safe space to process what you’re going through. Together, we’ll uncover the patterns holding you back and build practical tools so you can move forward—feeling more grounded, resilient, and free to be yourself.
For Couples
“Create harmony at home.”
Family life can be beautiful—but also messy and challenging. If you’re facing communication breakdowns, parenting struggles, or conflict among loved ones, family therapy offers a path to deeper connection and understanding. Let’s rebuild trust and create a more peaceful, supportive home environment.
For Families
“Reconnect and grow together.”
All couples face struggles—but you don’t have to face them alone. Whether you’re feeling distant, stuck in conflict, or wanting to strengthen your bond, couples therapy can help you communicate better, heal old wounds, and rediscover what brought you together. Let’s work toward a more connected and fulfilling relationship.
If I Can Stop One Heart from Breaking
If I can stop one heart from breaking,
I shall not live in vain;
If I can ease one life’s aching,
Or cool one pain,
Or help one lonely person
Into happiness again
I shall not live in vain.
– Emily Dickinson
About Patricia Smucker
Compassionate therapy for individuals, couples, and families.
I’m Patricia, a licensed clinical social worker with over 15 years of experience helping people navigate life’s challenges with clarity and confidence. I believe healing begins in a space where you feel safe, seen, and heard—and that’s what I strive to offer every client.
Grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), my approach focuses on helping you identify unhelpful patterns, regulate emotions, and move toward lasting change. I’ve worked in a wide range of settings— from inpatient care to private practice—and bring both expertise and empathy to every session.
Whether you’re seeking therapy for yourself, your relationship, or your family, I’m here to support your growth and help you thrive—not just survive.
The goal of therapy is to eliminate the need for therapy in your life…
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
CBT teaches us that thoughts and feelings are different. If we don’t know how to identify this difference, then we can’t change our feelings. Every feeling has a reason to be, but our thoughts can be rational or irrational. Not all thoughts are created equal! CBT shows us how to identify the thoughts that don’t work for us, understand why we think such thoughts, and change our thoughts to rational, reality-based thinking.
Feelings
Feelings are a physiological response to a perception. Feelings are not good or bad, Positive or negative- they are comfortable or uncomfortable. And our uncomfortable feelings are warnings. We need to feel uncomfortable in order to manage our lives. CBT teaches you how to identify, articulate and manage your feelings.
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My Approach & Philosophy
Therapy is a relationship between a client and a professional designed to help the client change. It is a healthy relationship, like any other, built on trust with a mutual regard for each other. As such, choosing a therapist is more than the type of therapy practiced. Choosing a therapist is an important and serious task. It’s ok to interview several therapists in order to make a good choice.
Don’t be afraid to interview your therapist and ask any questions you believe are relevant. Therapists don’t reveal much about themselves because we are here to help our clients. I understand there is a natural curiosity about the person we trust to heal us and I am happy to answer any questions you may have so that you feel you know me and can trust me.