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Patricia Gordon

Compassionate clinician using practical, evidence-informed tools

LICSW Washington

Experience
15 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages
English
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About Patricia

Patricia Gordon is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with 15 years of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family challenges, and issues related to addiction and intimacy.

Background and approach

She guides clients through painful life transitions and explores patterns that contribute to distress, blending practical strategies with compassionate support. Patricia draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to help people identify and reframe unhelpful thoughts while also incorporating mindfulness and client-centered techniques to strengthen resilience and emotional awareness.

Her style emphasizes collaboration and respect, treating each person as the expert on their life while offering tools to increase clarity and coping. Patricia has worked across social services and independent practice settings and brings experience coordinating with multidisciplinary teams when appropriate.

She supports exploration of identity and values, career and parenting concerns, and complex relationship dynamics, helping clients pursue change that aligns with their goals and sense of purpose. Patricia practices in Washington and holds the LICSW credential.

She welcomes clients who are ready to engage in practical work toward improved functioning, greater self-understanding, and meaningful life change.

Approaches That Translate Well to Online Care

Patricia uses cognitive behavioral ideas to help clients identify and challenge unhelpful thought patterns and develop practical behavioral strategies for reducing distress; this approach often helps with anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive patterns, and coping with life changes. She also relies on attachment-based perspectives to explore relational patterns, emotional bonds, and how early experiences shape current relationships, which can be useful when addressing intimacy, family problems, jealousy, or commitment concerns. Additionally, client-centered elements shape sessions by prioritizing the client's values and goals, allowing conversations to unfold at the client's pace while building therapeutic alliance.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. The therapist collaborates with clients to determine which methods align with their needs and preferences, tailoring exercises and goals over time rather than assuming a single method will fit every person.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats let clients access therapy from varied locations, maintain continuity across life changes, and choose the communication style that best supports their progress.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family difficulties, addictions, intimacy-related concerns, self-esteem issues, career questions, and compassion fatigue among other areas listed.
How would you describe her therapeutic approach?
Her style blends client-centered care with practical techniques from cognitive behavioral approaches and mindfulness, aiming to help clients change unhelpful thoughts and build coping skills in a respectful, strengths-based way.
What is her clinical background?
She has 15 years of clinical experience across social services and independent practice settings, including collaboration with multidisciplinary teams such as psychiatrists and primary care providers.
What credentials and location are on file?
She holds the LICSW credential with license WA LICSW LW60533000 and practices in Washington.
Does she work with non-English speakers or international clients?
Sessions are conducted in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
In what formats are sessions offered?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and preferences.
How are fees and scheduling handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; availability affects scheduling and pricing.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Prospective clients select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesCommitment issuesEmptinessFamily problemsJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

Washington

Languages

English