Leadership

Since starting her career at OneEighty, Krista has worked as the Housing Coordinator and Special Projects Coordinator prior to her current role. Currently, she manages a department of four staff members working to prevent and end homelessness through various rental assistance programs operated by grant funding. Her 16 years in the social service field have all been spent working in the area of housing and homelessness. Krista is also the acting Chairperson of Wayne County Housing Coalition and the Lead Representative of Ohio’s Homeless Planning Region 4.

Why OneEighty? OneEighty is truly invested in improving the lives of those in our community that need our help. Our caring and compassionate board of directors and staff help make our community a better place. When gaps in social services are identified, OneEighty is willing to adapt and find ways to fill those gaps to best serve our vulnerable community members. Our clients at OneEighty are also inspiring, as they do the hard work to change the direction of their lives with us walking beside them, offering guidance and support. The continuum of services offered at OneEighty is a blessing to Wayne and Holmes Counties.

Dr. Patterson is a certified Clinical Trauma Professional. She utilizes the following therapeutic approaches: cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness and skill-building. She began her work with OneEighty as the Trauma Therapist in 2002, and became the Clinical Director in 2008 overseeing the clinical, victim service, and housing departments. She has been providing psychotherapy to survivors of trauma for over 20 years. Her practice areas include intimate partner violence, family violence, sexual trauma, and substance use disorders.

Dr. Patterson oversees all of the Outpatient Clinical Services for the treatment of substance use and mental health disorders including Outpatient, Intensive Outpatient, and Partial Hospitalization at the Wooster, Millersburg, Milltown and County Jail locations.  She also oversees the Victim Services Department which includes the programming for the Domestic Violence Program and Rape Crisis Program including hotline, shelter, advocacy, and other supportive services.

Why OneEighty? It’s a privilege to work with staff that are caring and compassionate, who think outside the box to assist people in their recovery from trauma and substance use.