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Patricia Wilkinson, LICSW

  • Experience40 years
  • LocationMassachusetts
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Patricia

Patricia Wilkinson is a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) in Massachusetts with four decades of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and major life transitions.

Background and approach

She brings a background in medical social work and long-term practice with adults and young adults to her therapeutic work, guiding clients toward stronger coping strategies, greater self-understanding, and practical tools to manage daily challenges. Patricia emphasizes empowerment and collaborative problem solving as clients work to build resilience and healthier patterns.

Her practice also addresses relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting and family issues, career questions, and a range of complex situations including chronic illness, caregiving stress, and neurodiversity-related needs such as autism and ADHD. Using evidence-informed methods, she supports people dealing with loss, compassion fatigue, sleep problems, and identity-related concerns.

Patricia frames therapy as a partnership that strengthens skills, clarifies goals, and helps clients take concrete steps toward meaningful change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Patricia combines client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to tailor work to each person's needs. Client-centered therapy focuses on empathetic listening and building a trusting therapeutic relationship so clients can explore feelings and values at their own pace. Cognitive behavioral therapy offers practical tools to identify unhelpful thoughts and to develop skills for coping with anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and stress-related challenges.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. Patricia works with clients to clarify goals, try different techniques, and adjust methods as needed so the plan fits personal preferences, life circumstances, and therapeutic progress. That collaborative stance helps people feel involved in shaping their own care.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules or to access support from home. These formats support continuity of care and flexibility, allowing clients to choose the communication style that best matches their comfort and daily life while pursuing practical, evidence-informed work with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Patricia help with?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy challenges, ADHD, caregiving stress, chronic illness, parenting concerns, and identity-related matters.
What is her therapeutic style and approach?
The approach blends client-centered listening with practical strategies drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic insights, solution-focused techniques, and Internal Family Systems when appropriate.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Patricia has practiced for 40 years, including extensive work as a medical social worker with young adults and adults in healthcare settings.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is licensed as a LICSW in Massachusetts and holds the MA LICSW 101381 credential as provided.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted; she conducts therapy with English-speaking clients within the stated region.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and preferences.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessHospice and end-of-life counselingIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersPostpartum depressionSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Psychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

40+ years

Licensed

Massachusetts

Languages

English

What Patricia can help with

Patricia Wilkinson works with clients on stress and anxiety, relationship issues, grief, depression, and coping with life changes.

Patricia has worked as a medical social worker with young adults and adults.

How Patricia approaches therapy

Patricia's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.

Experience and training

Patricia is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker practicing in Massachusetts, with 40 years of clinical experience.