Patricia has worked in the children, adolescence, and young adult field for many years. She first started out in early childhood education, where she worked as an infant, toddler, and preschool teacher. She has experience working with first-time teen parents. Eventually, she decided to transition from early education to the mental health field. She then worked in in-home therapy and outpatient therapy. Following her work in therapy, she ran a substance abuse program for mothers and children. Ultimately, she ventured out to work as an independent therapist.