I am licensed in Virginia and have over 26 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, trauma and abuse, & motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. I believe that you are the expert on your story and have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage, and I hope you are proud of yourself for getting started!
Additional areas of focus: Codependency, Communication problems, Dissociation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Guilt and shame, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
VA LCSW 0904016132
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Pat is a great listener and has great advice!
Written on Feb 03, 2026 after therapy with Patricia for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, self esteem, and adhd
Pat is an amazing therapist. She takes the time to learn what you need and who you are. She makes sure you’re comfortable and gives you different routes to take to get to where you need to be. She’s willing to give you options. She’s willing to tell you the hard things you can’t even see for yourself. And she does it in such a way that it’s a relief. She always uplifts her patients and helps them however she can. She is flexible, understanding, & non judgmental. She is kind and caring and makes sure you’re improving. She reminds you of your progress and helps you continue to make even more progress!
Written on Jul 18, 2025 after therapy with Patricia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Amazing therapist. Works with you on methods that work for you and discards ones that don’t. I would highly suggest her as a therapist.
Written on Apr 21, 2025 after therapy with Patricia for 2 months on issues concerning depression, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and self esteem
Patricia is an exceptional therapist who has been instrumental in helping me rediscover myself. Together, we’ve developed effective strategies for managing anxiety, and the medication we’ve started has been perfect for calming my racing thoughts. While I’ve experienced cognitive behavioral therapy in the past, no one has been able to uncover the root issues like Patricia has. The progress we’ve made in such a short time is remarkable, and I’m truly grateful to have her guidance and support on this journey.
Written on Jan 06, 2025 after therapy with Patricia for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and coaching
Patricia listens really well, takes the time to look deeper into the root cause of the issue. She has transformed my relationship with my husband. Absolutely loved her feedback.
Written on Dec 06, 2024 after therapy with Patricia for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes