Patricia Maksoudian, LMFT

Patricia Maksoudian is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 26 years of clinical experience. She helps people facing relationship strain, trauma and abuse, grief, anxiety, depression, and stress. Patricia also supports those coping with intimacy issues, career transitions, compassion fatigue, and major life changes.

Her work tends to focus on how patterns in relationships and family history affect daily life. She uses clear, direct conversations to identify problematic cycles and to practice new ways of relating. Sessions often include attention to attachment concerns, blended family dynamics, communication problems, and issues like guilt, shame, or forgiveness.

Patricia draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy, the Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy. She describes her style as compassionate and collaborative, and she helps clients set practical goals they can try between sessions. Her background includes long-term clinical work with a range of people, including women and veterans.

Based in Indiana, Patricia holds the LMFT credential and brings many years of experience to each case. She frames therapy around clients' values and life rhythms, often integrating a Christian-informed perspective when clients indicate that is meaningful.

People who choose her can expect a steady, thoughtful presence, straightforward feedback, and structured steps to change. To begin, clients are guided through a brief matching process and scheduling system before starting sessions.

How her therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on emotional patterns in relationships. It helps people identify and shift stuck interaction cycles and strengthen emotional bonds. The Gottman Method focuses on communication skills and practical tools to reduce conflict and rebuild trust in close relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist will work with clients to pick which methods fit their goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process that can change as needs evolve over time.

Session logistics and formats should be confirmed before booking since specific session types are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-in conversations when schedules are tight. It also lets people engage in therapy while managing work, caregiving, or other daytime responsibilities. Ask about available session options when scheduling so sessions match daily life and therapeutic goals.