About Patricia
Patricia Wilson is a California-licensed clinical social worker with 35 years of experience. She has worked with people facing stress, anxiety, grief and mood challenges. Patricia focuses on helping people who struggle with anger, bipolar disorder, attention and memory issues, and depression.
She believes people know the core of their own story and brings a respectful, listening-first stance. Sessions are practical and grounded. Patricia helps clients identify strengths and small steps that can ease daily strain.
Background and approach
Her approach mixes talking and problem-solving. She uses methods from client-centered work and cognitive behavioral techniques to address unhelpful thoughts and habits. When past events continue to cause pain, she draws on trauma-focused and psychodynamic ideas to understand patterns that repeat over time.
Patricia also uses solution-focused strategies to set short-term goals and build momentum. That often means setting clear, achievable tasks between sessions. Many people find this balance of reflection and action helpful when symptoms feel overwhelming.
Patricia offers straightforward support during transitions like divorce or loss, and for concerns such as body image, workplace stress, or relationship strain. She speaks English and practices in California as an LCSW. If someone wants steady, experienced guidance for everyday anxiety or mood difficulties, she aims to make the path forward clearer.
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy is built around the person’s experience. Patricia listens closely and follows what matters most to each client, helping people clarify goals and draw on their own strengths. This approach is useful for anxiety, grief, and self-esteem concerns.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. Patricia uses CBT tools to help identify unhelpful thought patterns and practice different responses, which can reduce worry and improve mood over time.
Trauma-Focused and psychodynamic ideas may be used when past events or repeated relationship patterns affect current life. These approaches aim to understand how earlier experiences shape present reactions and to develop new ways of responding to triggers.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Patricia will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That means trying strategies, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together.
Online therapy offers flexibility across formats. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions are a good option when bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in is preferred. Live chat and text-based messaging make it possible to send short updates, handle quick questions, or fit sessions into a busy day. These format options help people keep continuity of care while balancing daily demands.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Anger management
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Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 35 years
- Licensed
- California
- Languages
- English
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