Gena Patackas is a dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor who is committed to creating a safe and supportive environment for her clients. With a focus on inspiring individuals to learn and grow, she works diligently with children, adolescents, and adults, helping them to overcome obstacles and be their best selves. Gena possesses a wealth of knowledge in teaching skills to regulate overwhelming emotions, enhance communication, and foster meaningful relationships. Her extensive experience equips her to address a variety of therapeutic concerns, including trauma and PTSD, anxiety, grief, depression, chronic illness, life transitions, and parenting challenges. With advanced training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and as a Licensed Behavior Specialist with experience in Autism, Gena's versatile therapeutic modalities, including Mindfulness-Based Therapy, Play Therapy, and EMDR, ensure she meets the unique needs of each individual and family.