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Strengths-based care
Mindfulness focus
Action oriented
About Patricia
Patricia Gordon is a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) practicing in Washington who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, and life transitions. She uses practical strategies to address addictive patterns, intimacy concerns, parenting stress, career questions, and compassion fatigue. Her approach aims to make change feel doable and relevant to daily life.
She favors brief, focused work that centers the client's goals. Patricia listens for strengths and then offers tools drawn from cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness to shift unhelpful thinking. Sessions emphasize clear steps and skills people can try between meetings.
Patricia also integrates attachment-based ideas to improve how people relate to others. That perspective helps when jealousy, commitment issues, blended family stress, or non-monogamous relationship questions come up. She frames these topics concretely so people can practice new patterns outside therapy.
Her background includes a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Washington and more than 15 years in social services and behavioral health. She has worked in private practice and alongside psychiatrists and social service agencies to support people with complex needs.
Patricia aims to create a respectful and affirming space. She sees clients as the experts on their own lives and focuses on collaboration. If someone wants straightforward tools and a strengths-based style, she helps map a practical path forward.
How her approaches translate to online work
Patricia uses mindfulness-based work and cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and learn practical ways to respond differently. Mindfulness Therapy involves simple attention practices and moment-to-moment noticing that can reduce reactivity and help with stress, anxiety, and mood problems. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thinking that fuel distress and replacing them with more balanced thoughts, which is useful for depression, OCD symptoms, and phobias.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Patricia collaborates with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, needs, and preferences. She checks in regularly and adjusts techniques based on what is actually helping in daily life, so therapy remains a shared process.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove travel time so therapy fits around family and work. Talk with the therapist when scheduling to clarify how sessions will be held and which approaches will be emphasized.
These summaries are based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp. Listing mindfulness as an approach does not mean a therapist holds a formal mindfulness training or certificate.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Patricia work with?
She addresses stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family issues, addictions, intimacy concerns, parenting stress, self-esteem, career questions, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and client-centered, focusing on strengths and clear steps. Sessions mix listening with teaching skills people can use between meetings.
What is her experience and professional background?
She has 15 years of experience in social services and behavioral health, including private practice work and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?
She holds a LICSW and practices in Washington state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced and billed?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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