Beverly J Patchett

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
Interpersonal Practice Major

OAKLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Mental Health /Social Work

24 YEARS MENTAL HEALTH
And Mental Health Advocate

MEMBER:
 NAMI-Metro

 &
 Chamber
of Commerce
Burton, Grand Blanc, Royal Oak

Community Service

TECH CENTER NEWS
“SUCCESSFUL SINGLE
PARENT 1990”

GOVERNOR'S HONOR ROLL
OF VOLUNTEER’S  1994

MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER
& IMAGE CONSULTANT

SELF PUBLISHED 2004

NASW LOBBY DAY 2003
“Social Work Licensure”

OAKLAND COUNTY

Private Practice Network &
Support Group Founder

Oakland County Council

For Children and Adults With

Psychiatric Disabilities (OCAP
"Vice President"

2008-2009
 

Royal Oak Chamber
of Commerce

"Ambassador's Committee"

2007-2016
 

Royal Oak Community Coalition

Board of Directors 2007-2014

"President" 2012-2014
 

Awarded NASW

QCSW & DCSW Status

July 21, 2008
 

Received MCBAP & ICAADC

September 2008

June 2006 to 2016
Certified ASWB
Seminars

September 2015
Received
Athena Award

Seminars

Certified CEC Seminars
2006 - 2009

Certified ASWB Seminars
2009 – 2016

Certified MCBAP Seminars
2010 to Present

Empowerment Professionals

Celebrates 18 Years!!

MISSION STATEMENT
 
 To assist clients in utilizing their skill to the height of their potential; by helping

 them determine what they want, what they are willing to do to achieve it, and help

them to remain focused until goal is obtained.

ABOUT BEVERLY:

Beverly J Patchett founded Empowerment Professionals PC, January 2002 opening her office in Royal Oak, June 2003. She enjoys working with individuals, couples, families and has a passion for family systems therapy.  Participants find strength from Beverly’s unique approach of combining psychotherapy and life coaching while helping them build a solid foundation for positive change.  She utilizes cognitive behavioral, solution focus, motivational and brief therapies to support patients working through grief & loss, conflict management, and various mental health concerns. Areas of expertise and training include services for persons with subclinical anxiety and depression, adjustment disorders, and persons recovering from drug addiction. She has extensive education, and provides training, in areas of clinical/addiction counseling. Her approaches reflect classic family and social systems level of analysis, use of DSM-5, supportive short term therapy, motivational interviewing, integrative health and wellness approaches with appropriate intake and referral as needed. Service are provided for male and female individuals 14 years and up.

FOCUS ON THE INDIVIDUAL "MIND, BODY, EMOTION, & SPIRIT:"

Each client is unique; therefore, a thorough evaluation is done to determine the type of therapy and support that will best meet their needs.  If life coaching is requested by the client placement will be made after the appropriate assessment has been completed and it is deemed appropriate. Our goal is to assist each individual in defining goals, provide structure, provide a map and directions, provide support, and give encouragement.

AT EMPOWERMENT:

A resource center is available in our reception area.  Pamphlets related to health, mental illness, and substance abuse are displayed for reading and personal reference.  Hotline information and various emergency support numbers are provided along with educational materials related to "Your Teen and the Law" and local runaway shelters.

SEMINARS AND THERAPEUTIC SUPPORTS:

Realizing the need for ongoing therapeutic support, Beverly has developed a professional education and support division of the company called "Reach For The Stars!".  She provides quality mental health educational programming at reasonable rates.  Educational workbooks and other therapeutic items are available at her office.  (Please refer to "contact us" page for more information.)

SOLO PRIVATE PRACTICE:

Beverly (BJ) is author of "Solo Private Practice: A step by step guide to opening your own private practice."  BJ has developed a seminar to education mental health professionals on the many facets of opening and operating their practice.  Solo was originally written 2004 and revised 2006. 

FINANCIALS

There are many counseling tasks are covered by existing insurance plans.  We accept: Atena, Beacon Health Options, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Medicare, Meridian, MHN, and various EAP programs. We are currently adding new insurance offerings so check with us if you don’t see yours listed. We also accept cash payment.