Patricia Caprara has a rich background in mental health counseling, grounded in both professional training and personal experience. After completing her Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Divine Mercy University in 2024, she brings a wealth of knowledge and practical skills to her practice. Her academic journey began with a Bachelor of Arts in Theology and a minor in Psychology from Franciscan University in 1989.
Patricia’s three-decade journey as a partner, mother, and informal family palliative caregiver has deeply influenced her approach to counseling. These experiences have honed her resilience and informed her strengths-based approach, which focuses on empowering clients to harness their innate resources and overcome challenges.
In her practice, Patricia employs evidence-based interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) to support client healing and empowerment. She is currently working under the supervision of Dr. Gerry Crete to achieve full licensure and is an active member of the American Counseling Association. Patricia is also pursuing Green Cross Trauma Certification, further demonstrating her commitment to professional development and excellence in her field.
All of us are wounded and in need of healing. In these pages, Dr. Gerry Crete accompanies you on your journey to overcome anxiety and traumas, big or small. You will benefit from his “parts work” therapeutic approach to find inner harmony, greater life fulfillment, and a deeper, more intimate relationship with God.
Through this specialized technique, you will experience growth, transformation, and ultimately, restoration. This book stands alone in its seamless integration of advanced trauma-based treatment with rich biblical and Christian traditions. Each chapter offers a concise, real-life vignette, an exploration of the psychology of the interior world, a Scripture study, reflection questions, a meditation, and practical ways to apply these life-changing methods. You will also find:
These professionals include marriage & family therapists, professional counselors, and life coaches.
Patricia Caprara has a rich background in mental health counseling, grounded in both professional training and personal experience. After completing her Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Divine Mercy University in 2024, she brings a wealth of knowledge and practical skills to her practice. Her academic journey began with a Bachelor of Arts in Theology and a minor in Psychology from Franciscan University in 1989.
Patricia’s three-decade journey as a partner, mother, and informal family palliative caregiver has deeply influenced her approach to counseling. These experiences have honed her resilience and informed her strengths-based approach, which focuses on empowering clients to harness their innate resources and overcome challenges.
In her practice, Patricia employs evidence-based interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) to support client healing and empowerment. She is currently working under the supervision of Dr. Gerry Crete to achieve full licensure and is an active member of the American Counseling Association. Patricia is also pursuing Green Cross Trauma Certification, further demonstrating her commitment to professional development and excellence in her field.
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