About
J. Patty Lynch, MSW, LCSW-QS, CTIRF
J. Patty Lynch is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Florida and owner of The Healing Arts Co. Ms. Lynch has 28 years of experience in the mental health field as a clinician, educator, administrator, community liaison, and advocate. Her experience includes direct work with various populations, from underserved Hispanic and African American Communities, at-risk youth and their families, college students, professionals, and local private and public organizations. She is an Internationally Certified Trauma-Incident Reduction Facilitator and has a Trauma and Resilience Professional Certification, L1. Ms. Lynch is a National Association of Social Workers and NASW, Florida Chapter member. Ms. Lynch provides personalized, creative, collaborative, interactive, science-based, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed mental health services to individuals, organizations, and communities through mental health consulting, mindset coaching strategies and psychotherapy.Â
Ms. Lynch is also an award-winning and published fine artist. Her therapeutic approach incorporates the various creative art forms as they have been linked to overall mental and emotional wellness and healing.
Licensure & Certifications
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (SW 15619) in Florida.
Certified Trauma-Incident Reduction Facilitator
Trauma and Resilience Professional Certification, L1
Education
Masters in clinical social work, 1996. Barry University
Bachelor of Science, Clinical Psychology, 1994. William Carey University
Bachelor of Arts, Speech Communication & Theatre, 1994. William Carey University
Certificate in Gerontology, 1994. William Carey University
Areas of Expertise:
Adolescents 13+
Adults 18+
Complex Trauma (C-PTSD)
Trauma
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
Vicarious trauma
Depression
Anxiety
Stress management
Coping skills
Life Transitions
Relationships
Attachment
Work-life balance
Growth mindset
Adoption/Adoptee