Therapist profile
Patricia Maksoudian, LMFT
LMFT - Relationships and Family concerns
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- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Gottman Method
- Mindfulness therapy
About Patricia
Patricia Maksoudian is an LMFT with 26 years of clinical experience based in Indiana. She focuses on relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, stress, anxiety, anger, career shifts, depression, and coping with life changes.
She helps people sort through family conflict and communication problems. She works with individuals who are processing attachment wounds, infidelity, or family of origin issues. Patricia also supports people dealing with guilt, shame, forgiveness, and the specific stresses that can affect women and veterans.
Her practice uses methods drawn from Emotionally-Focused Therapy, the Gottman Method, mindfulness, and trauma-focused work. Sessions typically involve talking through patterns, noticing emotional responses, and practicing new ways of relating. She encourages steady, practical steps rather than quick fixes.
Patricia brings long experience but keeps sessions straightforward. She integrates a Christian-informed perspective when clients want that considered, and she pays attention to how past events shape current relationships. The focus is on clearer communication, repairing trust where possible, and managing strong feelings.
People who seek her support tend to be looking for help with day-to-day relational strain, parenting stresses, or the aftermath of trauma. To begin, prospective clients follow the service's matching questionnaire and schedule an initial appointment to discuss goals and next steps.
How sessions work
How her approaches shape online sessions
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people name and respond to core emotions that affect relationship patterns. It focuses on how emotions drive interaction and can be useful for intimacy-related concerns and attachment issues.The Gottman Method emphasizes communication skills and behavioral steps to reduce conflict and rebuild trust. It uses clear exercises and conversations to change everyday interaction habits and improve problem-solving.
Mindfulness Therapy supports noticing thoughts and bodily responses in the moment. It can be helpful for stress, anxiety, anger, and managing strong emotions after trauma.
Deciding which approach to use is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods, and adjust based on what helps most. This is a collaborative process where techniques are chosen to match the client's needs and preferences.
Confirm the exact online session formats before booking, as the biography does not list them. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into busy weeks, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or remove the time spent traveling to appointments. Therapists generally adapt exercises from EFT and the Gottman Method so they work well in a remote setting and use mindfulness practices that fit into daily routines.
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Experience
26+ years
Listed in
Michigan, Indiana
Languages
English
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What kinds of family or relationship problems does she handle?
She works with issues such as communication problems, blended family challenges, commitment concerns, infidelity, and family of origin issues.
How does she approach therapy in sessions?
Her sessions focus on noticing emotional patterns, improving communication, and practicing new ways of relating using approaches like EFT and the Gottman Method.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 26 years of experience as a licensed marriage and family therapist.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She holds LMFT credentials and is licensed in Michigan and Indiana as MI LMFT and IN LMFT, and she practices from Indiana.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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