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Patricia Wolfenden

Compassionate CBT-informed therapy for life transitions

LMHC, LMFT Florida

Experience
25 years in practice
Focus areas
Addictions, Relationship, Family
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Patricia

Patricia Wolfenden brings a cognitive behavioral foundation to a compassionate, client-centered practice. With 25 years of clinical experience in Florida, she helps people address addictions, relationship difficulties, family conflict and trauma through practical strategies and reflective exploration.

Background and approach

Patricia emphasizes collaboration and treats each person as the expert on their own life while offering structured tools to reduce distress and build resilience. Her work blends CBT with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and attachment-informed perspectives to tackle concerns such as grief, anxiety, depression, chronic pain, and codependency.

She also supports clients facing career stress, compassion fatigue, fertility and adoption-related issues, and challenges arising from divorce, domestic violence, or substance use. Patricia holds dual licenses - LMHC and LMFT - and brings a steady, respectful presence as clients take steps toward change.

Approach-based online therapy that fits your life

Patricia integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy alongside attachment-informed ideas to guide online work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and developing skills to change patterns of behavior, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and addiction-related concerns. ACT emphasizes values-driven action and learning to accept difficult emotions while committing to meaningful goals, a helpful frame for grief, chronic pain, and coping with life changes. Attachment-informed perspectives bring attention to relational patterns and emotional bonds, useful when addressing family conflict, relationship struggles, and trauma.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process; Patricia partners with clients to determine which methods align with their needs, goals, and preferences. She draws from different models as the work unfolds so clients can try practical strategies and reflective exercises and then refine the plan together.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for scheduling and day-to-day life. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care across busy routines and changing circumstances while still accessing licensed professionals and therapeutic support.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?
She works with a broad range of issues including addictions, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, grief, anxiety, depression, anger, self-esteem, career stress, and compassion fatigue.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach combines cognitive behavioral techniques with acceptance-based and attachment-informed methods, along with a client-centered stance that emphasizes collaboration and practical skill building.
How long has she practiced?
She brings 25 years of professional experience working with people on a wide variety of emotional and relational concerns.
What credentials and location apply?
She is licensed in Florida as an LMHC and an LMFT with registration details FL LMHC MH5311 and FL LMFT MT1966.
Does she work with international clients or multiple languages?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Clients can connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and scheduling.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin therapy?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGrief

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careBlended family issuesChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational Interviewing

Experience

25+ years

Licensed

Florida, Florida

Languages

English