Patricia (Trish) Woodson

Practical, compassionate counseling for life transitions

LPC Virginia

Experience: 25 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Family, Grief
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy
Languages: English

About Patricia

Patricia (Trish) Woodson brings 25 years of clinical experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Virginia. She has provided care across settings including community mental health clinics, independent practice, and school environments, working with children, adolescents, adults, and families.

Background and approach

Her long tenure reflects a steady commitment to helping people navigate stress, grief, relationship challenges, mood concerns, and a wide range of life transitions. Trish emphasizes a warm, accepting, and encouraging therapeutic stance that partners with clients to identify practical steps forward.

She commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to examine patterns of thought and behavior and Solution-Focused Therapy to set realistic, achievable goals. Her work often addresses parenting and blended family dynamics, ADHD, intimacy and relationship issues, depression and anxiety, as well as specific concerns such as adoption and foster care, trauma, and coping with major life changes.

Clients can expect a collaborative approach that stays current with evolving tools and resources. As an LPC licensed in Virginia (VA LPC 0701003091), she offers a pragmatic, strengths-based style aimed at helping people find clearer direction and improved coping strategies.

Approaches that translate well to online therapy

Trish uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns; this approach often involves setting small experiments and practicing new skills between sessions to reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood. She also uses Solution-Focused Therapy, which concentrates on identifying strengths and realistic goals and then building on what is already working to create practical changes in day-to-day life.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to understand their concerns, goals, and preferences, and then tailors techniques and pacing so the plan fits the client's needs rather than following a preset formula.

Online formats available include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for people with busy schedules or those who prefer remote care. These options make it easier to attend sessions from home, coordinate around work or family responsibilities, and maintain continuity of care when life circumstances change.

Frequently asked questions

What types of concerns does this therapist address?

She works with a broad set of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, ADHD, self-esteem, anger, career questions, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes.

How would you describe the therapeutic style and approach?

The approach is warm, accepting, and encouraging, combining Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to explore thought and behavior patterns with Solution-Focused Therapy to set concrete goals and identify immediate steps forward.

What is the clinician's professional background?

She has 25 years of experience and has worked in local mental health clinics, independent practice, and school settings serving students with mental health challenges as well as families and adults.

What credentials and location information are provided?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor with license number VA LPC 0701003091 and practices in Virginia.

In what language are sessions offered and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

Which session formats are available for therapy?

Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexible ways to connect.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working together?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsGrief Self esteem Depression

Also works with

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes Compassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCommitment issuesControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMoney and financial issuesObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Solution-Focused Therapy

Experience

25+ years

Licensed

Virginia

Languages

English