Question 1

Why did you decide to become a counselor or psychiatric provider?

Accepted Answer

I decided to become a counselor because I have a deep well of caring, a strong memory, a fine attention to details and I think it's exhilarating watching and supporting people as they transform. I've also gone through a lot of my own challenges in life and have a wide variety of lived recovery experience to draw from, which helps me empathize with people from all walks of life.

Question 2

What types of clients do you work with best?

Accepted Answer

At this time I feel that I best serve clients with trauma, anxiety, ADHD and/or neurodiverse clients. People who are eager to learn, curious, open-minded and creative tend to click well with me.

Question 3

What type of clients are you most excited to work with?

Accepted Answer

I feel excited working with clients who have some coping skills, but strongly desire more. I have a lot to offer folks seeking to build more self-mastery.

Question 4

What's one thing you wish all clients knew?

Accepted Answer

That everything is temporary including thoughts, emotions and experiences. I aim to help clients live as fully and as well as they can, as soon as possible because life is short.

Question 5

Why did you choose to practice at Thriveworks?

Accepted Answer

I enjoy feeling like I am contributing to my community and like I am a part of a greater mission. I hope to be of service in a meaningful way!

Question 6

What inspires you?

Accepted Answer

Art, nature and change.

Question 7

What can clients expect in their first session with you?

Accepted Answer

I will ask open and closed ended questions, provide initial impressions, answer questions, explain more on my approach and what a typical session looks like with me and collaborate with you on your initial treatment plan goals.

Question 8

What do you want to accomplish with an individual in their first session?

Accepted Answer

Building rapport, creating a common understanding of the counseling process, ironing out logistics.

Question 9

What should clients know about you before scheduling a first session?

Accepted Answer

That counseling is a commitment and results vary depending on if it's a good fit, the right time, the right level of care, style/approach and the level of intention and effort put in by both the counselor and client.

Question 10

What do you do for fun/on your time off?

Accepted Answer

I enjoy writing, going for walks, traveling to new cities and photography.

Question 11

What's one thing about you that defines you (non-professional)?

Accepted Answer

I have a zest for life and care greatly about humanity at large.

Question 12

Can you tell us about a success you had with a client?

Accepted Answer

Some of my most rewarding work was helping clients in their first days sober from heroin up through years of sustained sobriety. I have a passion for helping to see people through their lowest moments in life.

Patricia Taglialavore