Patricia

Mrs Patricia Surubaru

Therapeutic Counselor

“My name is Patricia Surubaru. I am a professional mental health counselor and therapist in the Mechanicsburg area. As your therapist, I am committed to providing a safe therapeutic environment in which I can support you in meeting your individual goals through a holistic approach.”

About Me

As a mental health counsellor, I am committed to creating a safe, welcoming space where you can explore what matters most. My holistic approach means we consider your whole experience—mind, emotions, and daily life—to help you reach your individual goals. We can work together to understand challenges and build practical ways forward. This collaborative setting is ideal for those seeking grounded support to make lasting changes.

Approach

Guided by your priorities, I structure sessions to move from understanding to practical change, blending reflective moments with small experiments you can try between meetings. In my Mechanicsburg office or during virtual sessions I weave brief mindfulness, creative prompts and focused skill-building to help you notice patterns, test new responses and calm your nervous system. Pacing is collaborative—some weeks we slow to explore feelings, other weeks we practice concrete skills for daily stress with short at‑home steps. This approach suits people seeking grounded, practical support.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • Art Therapy

    A form of therapy that uses visual art-making (drawing, painting, sculpture) as a means of expression and emotional processing.

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  • Mindfulness

    The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.

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  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)

    A therapy combining mindfulness meditation with cognitive behavioural techniques, designed particularly to prevent relapse in depression.

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  • CBT

    Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.

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Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Children
  • Couples
  • Families

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Behaviour or Conduct Issues

    Persistent patterns of defiant, aggressive, or rule-breaking behaviour in children or adolescents that significantly disrupt home, school, or social life.

  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • Parenting Support

    Guidance for the psychological challenges of raising children, including discipline, communication, co-parenting, and managing the emotional demands of parenthood.

  • Stress / Burnout

    The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).

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Professional Title:

  • Therapeutic Counselor

    A counselor providing therapeutic support to help clients work through emotional and psychological difficulties.

Credentials

Registrations

NCC

Qualifications

Messiah University

Service Areas

Olive Grove Wellness

In-person & Online

Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

United States

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