Patricia Wilson
Experienced LCSW offering practical, collaborative care
LCSW California
- Experience
- 35 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Anger
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
- Languages
- English
About Patricia
Patricia Wilson is a licensed clinical social worker in California with 35 years of experience supporting people through a wide range of emotional and mood concerns.
Background and approach
She draws on longtime clinical practice to help clients navigate stress, anxiety, grief and loss, anger, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and depression, as well as related issues such as body image, workplace struggles, and relationship separation. Her approach is collaborative and strengths-based, grounded in the idea that each person is the expert on their own life.
Patricia blends practical, skill-focused strategies with reflective exploration to address symptoms and the life patterns that contribute to them. She emphasizes growth, resilience, and the small, courageous steps that lead to more satisfying day-to-day living.
Clients can expect a therapist who listens closely, helps clarify goals, and partners in building coping tools. Patricia welcomes people seeking compassionate guidance and evidence-informed methods to manage mood, improve functioning, and move toward greater self-understanding and well-being.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Patricia integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy in online work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and learning practical skills to reduce symptoms like anxiety, low mood, and disruptive routines. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathic listening and collaborative goal-setting so the therapist follows the client's lead and helps build on existing strengths.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapy journey, and Patricia treats that choice as a collaboration. She will work with each person to determine whether skill-based CBT, an exploratory client-centered stance, or a mix of methods best matches their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting course as progress unfolds.
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 make it easier to access consistent care from California without adding travel time, allowing people to focus on steady progress through regular, practical appointments and conversational support.
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Experience
35+ years
Licensed
California
Languages
English