Pinky Patel

Ms. Pinky Patel, MA, LMFT, is a licensed marriage and family therapist with a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy from LaSalle University. She is an approved supervisor with the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) and currently serves as a Program Director of Outpatient Family Therapy at Creative Health Services. In this role, Formerly, Ms. Patel lead the Family Based Mental Health Program, an in-home systemic family therapy program, renowned for its 24/7 crisis response for severely emotionally disturbed youth in life-altering circumstances using ecosystemic structural family therapy (ESFT). Her brilliance lies in her ability to navigate and integrate larger systems, ensuring that every aspect of care is coordinated to serve the best interests of the families involved.

Ms. Patel’s leadership extends to her role as the director of the Philadelphia Child and Family Therapy Training Center, where she facilitates organizational development, executive consultation on program implementation, clinical training, and licensure supervision. She is deeply committed to cultivating a culture of growth and learning, encouraging professionals to expand their skills and perspectives to better serve the families in their care.

Her expertise is further underscored by several specialty certifications, including ESFT, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family-Based Mental Health Services, and Trauma-Informed Yoga Practice. As a community trainer for QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) suicide prevention, Ms. Patel empowers others to recognize and respond to crises with competence and model adherence.

Previously, Ms. Patel directed the post-graduate certificate program in Ecosystemic Structural Family Therapy (ESFT), accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE) of the AAMFT. In this role, she was instrumental in shaping the program to not only educate but inspire professionals to grow, collaborate, and enhance their capacity to positively impact families.