Patti Moynihan, LMFT-A

Offers telehealth and office appointments.

Do you feel negatively affected by depression or anxiety? Do you struggle within your relationships? Do you feel stuck making important life decisions regarding marriage, family, career, friendships, or more? Do you find yourself wishing you could be happier?

A healthy therapeutic relationship can help you find the strength and resources to turn your problems into possibilities. I believe every person is unique, so I create an approach specific to you.

Together we can clarify your wants and needs, and gain a deeper understanding of how you work internally, in your relationships, and at work or school. We can determine what feels problematic, work through your obstacles, and implement a plan that works for you.

Changing Habits, Disordered Eating & Self-Esteem

Many people start out with good intentions and fall off the wagon. This can lead to feelings of helplessness, self-loathing, and an increase in unwanted behaviors.

Instead of struggling alone, allow me to help you learn new skills. When you experience yourself making changes with professional support and knowledge, you gain self-confidence and your self-esteem naturally rises.

Relationships

We are social beings. At our core, we crave meaningful relationships with others. If you are unhappy in an intimate relationship that once felt exciting and fulfilling, you are not alone. There are many strategies to help couples uncover and interrupt patterns. Relationships are complex, and we will strive to reach conclusions that are amicable to both parties involved. 

We often ignore the relationship we have with ourselves. If you are interested in learning more about yourself and gaining a better understanding of others, therapy is a safe, confidential place to explore and find meaning. A deeper understanding of yourself and your patterns allows you to make more conscious choices and create a better life for yourself and your loved ones.

Grief, Loneliness, Life Transitions & Existential Issues

Life is complex. If we live long enough, we all eventually are faced with painful situations such as illness, death of a loved one, loss of employment, etc.

No one should have to suffer alone. Therapy is a safe place to confront and sort through difficult situations. You can find the strength and courage within yourself to move forward.

Who is Patti Moynihan?

Patti has an uncanny love for psychology, philosophy, therapy, and wellness. In her early twenties, she developed an insatiable drive to understand human behavior and a powerful curiosity to learn how individuals make meaning and navigate the complexities of life: physically, mentally, socially, and spiritually.

Her curiosity has continued to grow, and she spends most of her time reading, attending lectures, workshops, and study groups. She is dedicated to staying as informed as possible on current research and developments in the fields of individual and systemic psychology, neurobiology, therapy, creativity, and life coaching. When she is not studying psychology and therapy, she is exercising, riding her bike, learning and performing improv acting, and connecting with friends and family.

After navigating a uniquely challenging childhood, Patti attended college as a competitive springboard diver. As the pressures grew, she found relief in food. Unable to accept weight gain, she discovered purging as a solution to counteract the otherwise negative effects of her uncontrollable binging. Eventually, she felt completely out of control and reached out for help at the university counseling center. The counselor immediately said, “You have a mental illness and we can’t help you here. Go see a psychiatrist.” The experience was traumatic and devastating because it did not feel accurate. Patti was very well adjusted socially; she had many friends and was succeeding in school and her sport. From that day on, she engaged in years of multiple modes of therapy and began an unending study of psychology and human behavior. She freed herself from the binging and purging behaviors and has gained a wealth of knowledge.

Prior to a successful career in nutrition, wellness, and life coaching, Patti spent years as a coach helping women start and grow their own direct selling businesses. She loved helping women move from I can’t to I am succeeding and this is fun. Patti has a knack for finding strengths in people’s perceived weaknesses. She helps people discover their resources, believe in themselves, and make desired changes in their lives.

Patti received an MA in Psychology from the University of West Georgia and an MS in Marriage and Family Therapy from Valdosta State University.

Patti recently moved to Charleston from Atlanta, GA, where she spent her adulthood. She grew up in Davidson, NC, and Silver Spring, MD. Patti deeply loves and enjoys her two sons, one daughter, son-in-law, grandson, and her dog and cat.