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Patricia Wilson, LCSW

  • Experience35 years
  • LocationCalifornia
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Grief
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Patricia

Patricia Wilson is a licensed clinical social worker in California with 35 years of professional experience supporting people through a wide range of emotional and mood-related challenges.

Background and approach

She has worked with stress, anxiety, grief and loss, anger, bipolar disorder, depression, and concentration and focus concerns such as ADHD, helping clients build practical ways to manage symptoms and daily demands.

Patricia centers her practice on the belief that each person is the expert on their own life and arrives with strengths that can be mobilized for healing and change. Her style blends evidence-informed techniques with an attentive, collaborative stance; she helps clients identify workable strategies while exploring patterns that influence feelings and behavior.

Taking that first step toward a more fulfilling life is acknowledged as an act of courage, and she offers steady support throughout the process. Her work also attends to related areas like grief, body image, forgiveness, relationship transitions, obsessive patterns, trauma, and workplace concerns.

Patricia brings a long-term perspective informed by decades of practice while remaining focused on practical steps clients can use between sessions.

Approaches and Online Options for Therapeutic Change



Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and respect for each person's perspective, helping people find their own solutions and build on personal strengths. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and developing concrete skills to reduce symptoms like anxiety, low mood, and difficulties with focus. Trauma-Focused Therapy attends directly to the effects of past painful experiences and uses targeted strategies to reduce their ongoing impact and improve daily functioning.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each client to explore goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, adjusting methods over time to find the best fit for the work at hand.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and maintain continuity during life transitions. These formats support consistent access to licensed professionals and allow practical interventions, skill-building, and regular check-ins from a distance.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Patricia commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief and loss, anger, bipolar disorder, ADHD, depression, and related issues such as body image, obsessive patterns, trauma, and workplace challenges.
What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?
Patricia blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral and psychodynamic ideas, alongside solution-focused and trauma-informed tools to tailor an approach to each person's needs.
How extensive is her clinical experience?
She brings 35 years of professional experience to her practice, offering long-term perspective and practical skills drawn from many years of clinical work.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in California with license number CA LCSW 16833 and provides services out of California.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are conducted in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for working with her?
Clients can work with her via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging according to their preferences and availability.
How are fees structured for therapy with Patricia?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyGriefAnger managementBipolar disorderADHD

Also works with

Depression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentBody imageDivorce and separationForgivenessMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Psychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

35+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English

What Patricia can help with

Patricia Wilson works with clients on stress and anxiety, grief, anger management, bipolar disorder, and ADHD.

Patricia works with clients with stress, anxiety, coping with grief, and coping with loss.

How Patricia approaches therapy

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

Experience and training

Patricia is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in California, with 35 years of clinical experience.