Patricia Colina, LISW, MSW

over thirty years in practice and hundreds of satisfied clients

Patricia has practiced individual and marital therapy in the Greater Ohio area for over thirty years. A graduate of The Ohio State University, Patricia holds a Masters in Social Work and is a Licensed Independent Social Worker in Ohio. She lives in Cleveland.

CLIENT Testimonials

"I have been seeing Pat for years, and she has helped me through countless situations I couldn't have resolved without her. She is truly one of a kind, and I am proud to call her my most trusted confidant." - Jim W., Oakley, Ohio

"Pat helped my husband and I overcome a serious obstacle in our marriage that had taken us to the brink of divorce. Without her help, I can't imagine where we'd be now, but thanks to her we're the happiest we've been in years." - Mary L., Cincinnati, Ohio

"Knowing Pat has been one of the most valuable relationships in my life. She's easy to talk to, a great listener, and one of the wisest people I've ever encountered." - Steven C., Hyde Park, Ohio

an overview of couples therapy

The following is an excerpt from, "5 Principles of Effective Couples Therapy" by Susan Kraus Whitborne, Ph.D. The full article can be read here.

"We can see, then, that people in troubled relationships need not give up in despair if their situation seems bleak. By the same token, people afraid of entering long-term relationships can be encouraged by learning that trouble relationships can be fixed."

For an overview of the various types types of methods used in marital therapy and counseling, I recommend this article (excerpt below), titled "5 Successful Methods used in Marriage Therapy & Counseling."

"A relationship may sour for a variety of reasons, including stress, infidelity, and incompatibility. Several types of marriage counseling methods have been developed and tested over the years, allowing you to choose the right type of marriage therapy to address your relationship’s unique set of issues. You may be tempted to try to work out the problems on your own, but using a licensed professional who can engage you and your spouse in one of the most successful methods in marriage therapy will give your relationship the best chance for success. Choosing the right therapist is critical. A study performed by the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy concluded that although 80 percent of therapists who engage in private practice use tailored marriage counseling methods for couples, many of those same therapists have never had any formal training in marriage counseling methods or marriage therapy. Experts say that if you are engaged in the right type of marriage therapy, you will start to see some value within three therapy sessions. If you don’t, it may be time to try a different method or seek out a new therapist."