Dr. Patricia Thomas Shutt, Psy.D., C.Ad.
Patricia Thomas Shutt is the Clinical Director at the Delray Center for Healing. She was born and raised in Southeast Florida and attended the University of Florida where she received a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in Gerontology. She continued her post-graduate studies at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale earning both a Masters Degree in Mental Health Counseling in 1994 and a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology in 2000. She is currently a Florida licensed Clinical Psychologist as well as a Personal Life Coach. Dr. Shutt works with adult individuals, couples and families in a personal and confidential environment. In addition to private therapy, Dr. Shutt also leads traditional and virtual group therapy and specialized workshops.
Dr. Shutt has over 13 years of experience working with individuals and groups to improve mental and emotional functioning. Her broad background in treatment skills evolved from her diverse experiences working in private practice, an inpatient treatment center, and in community mental health centers. This extensive foundation of experience qualifies her to treat patients with a wide range of issues such as depression, anxiety, addiction, relational and behavioral problems, stress management, trauma related difficulties and adjustment/lifespan issues.
Dr. Shutt employs an integrative bio-psycho-social approach to treatment. This method, which addresses the physical, emotional and situational conditions of each individual, allows Dr. Shutt to customize a unique and personal treatment plan for each of her clients. She actively encourages her patients to become involved in their own treatment, targeting present day symptoms, behaviors and conditions. Her comprehensive and cutting edge treatment strategies allow her clients to experience results faster than traditional psychotherapies.
Dr. Shutt is a deeply compassionate, genuine, and active therapist. She is an integral part of a dynamic team of caring professionals who are dedicated to helping clients create desired changes and reach important goals for lifelong mental wellness. To find out how Dr. Shutt can help you create a life of love, health, peace and fulfillment, call the Delray Center for Healing today at (561) 266-8866.
EDUCATION
Doctor of Psychology-Clinical
Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
August 2000
Master’s of Science in Mental Health Counseling
Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
December 1994
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Minor: Gerontology
University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida
June 1992
