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Patricia Childress, LCSW

Practical support for life’s messy moments

26 years in practice · based in Florida · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Patricia

Patricia Childress is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 26 years of experience who offers calm, practical support for people feeling overwhelmed. She focuses on anxiety, stress, grief, relationship strain, self-esteem, and life changes. Patricia listens closely and helps people name what feels messy so they can take small, steady steps forward.

She works in a straightforward, interactive way. Sessions look at current problems and build short-term goals. Patricia draws on client-centered methods so the client's experience leads the work.

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Background and approach

She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thoughts and DBT skills for emotional regulation. Patricia has a long history in social work across many life stages. Her background includes grief work and helping people respond to big changes like divorce, moves, and job transitions.

That experience informs how she helps people sort through loss that isn’t always related to death but still feels heavy. In therapy she helps people create a resilient toolbox of coping skills. That toolbox might include mindfulness practices, behavior-focused strategies, and problem-solving steps.

The aim is practical improvement that fits each person’s daily life. Sessions are available to English speakers in Florida and to international clients. Patricia offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging so people can choose what fits their schedule and needs.

Therapeutic approaches that adapt to online care

Patricia combines client-centered work with cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to address anxiety, stress, grief, and relationship concerns. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following what the person brings to the session, helping them feel heard and guiding the pace of change. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and introduces practical exercises to shift unhelpful patterns. Dialectical behavior therapy offers skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness.

Finding the best fit is a collaborative process. Patricia will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, then recommend approaches that match those needs. Together they set approachable goals and adjust methods as work progresses so the plan stays useful and realistic.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which makes it simpler to fit sessions into a busy week. Video calls are good for face-to-face conversation and using visual tools, phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited, live chat and messaging suit quick check-ins or ongoing support between sessions. These formats help people access care with more flexibility and convenience.
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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns can Patricia help with?
She works with anxiety, stress, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem, parenting strain, sleeping problems, trauma and other life changes.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is interactive and supportive, focusing on short-term goals and practical steps. She centers the client’s experience while teaching coping skills.
What is her background and experience?
Patricia has 26 years in social work and a strong background in grief work and helping people through major life transitions.
What credentials does she hold and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida and practices from that region.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and she also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Therapy can be provided by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on the therapist’s availability.

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Experience
26 years
Licensed
Florida
Languages
English

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