

About Me
About Me

Patrina Lee
Patrina Lee, MSW, LISW-S
Ohio Behavioral Health Therapist
Patrina Lee holds a Bachelor of Social Work from Capital University and a Master of Social Work from The Ohio State University. She has over 20 years of experience working with men and women affected by substance use disorders and other mental health issues. Patrina’s expansive clinical and administrative training was significantly influenced by her 14-year career with the Dept. of Veterans Affairs. She specializes in Suicide Prevention and is trained in Advanced Safety Planning Intervention (ASPI) and Question Persuade Refer (QPR). Patrina employs a holistic, person-centered, trauma-informed care, safety-first, strengths-based, and recovery-based approach.
Patrina’s ideal client is willing to explore, build and sustain a lifestyle of recovery. To echo the wise words of a dear colleague and friend: "People recover in the community all the time." Empowering clients and helping them to define and live meaningful lives has been the heartbeat of her career.
Additionally, Patrina has taken an active role in the community to: Educate, advocate, network, and reduce stigma. She is a member and collaborative leader of her local suicide prevention coalition and church.
What Sets Me Apart
What Sets Me Apart
We all need assistance at some point, and it requires true strength and bravery to reach out for help. My goal is to support you in a way that fosters growth and empowerment without leading to dependency on our therapeutic relationship. In therapy, enhancing your capacity involves nurturing and expanding your emotional and mental resilience.
Together, we will lean in and tackle your greatest challenges, transforming obstacles into stepping stones. Just as the proverb says, “Give a man a fish and feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime”, teaching you to thrive is my mission, equipping you with the tools you need for every season of life. When our journey concludes, I hope to hear you say, "I reached the finish line, I'm satisfied with my progress, and I'm prepared to live a healthy life without therapy." Your success is my reward. Remember, you matter—never give up!​​
If after browsing my website, you think I might be the right therapist for you, schedule your free 15-minute, no-obligation consultation. If I’m not the right therapist for you, please consider finding your match at Seasons Counseling Services or Psychology Today. You can also obtain an in-network provider list through your insurance company, if applicable. Don’t wait because you matter.
Work Experience
Work Experience
Suicide Prevention Coordinator
(6 years)
Psychosocial Residential & Rehabilitation Treatment Program (PRRTP) Social Worker
(5 years)
Telephonic Social Worker
(1 year)
Suicide Prevention Case Manager
(3 years)
Social Work Administration Intern
(1 year)
Alcohol and Drug Program Student Intern
(6 months)
Chemical Dependency Program Counselor
(3 years)
Alcohol and Drug Program Student Intern
(1 year)
Crisis Intervention Specialist
(1 year)
Chillicothe VA Medical Center
Chillicothe VA Medical Center
APS Healthcare
Chillicothe VA Medical Center
COHHIO
Columbus Public Health
Focus Healthcare
Focus Healthcare
Huckleberry House