- CBT techniques
- Emotion-focused work
- Mindfulness practices
About Patricia
Patricia Carrington is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Certified Social Worker (CSW) practicing in Wisconsin with seven years of formal counseling experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, family concerns, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, addictions, relationship problems, grief, intimacy issues, parenting, self-esteem, career concerns, bipolar disorder, and ADHD. Sessions are offered in English.
Patricia works in a direct, solution-focused way. She helps people set practical goals and tries to keep sessions focused on what will change day-to-day life. She draws on client-centered methods so the person's own priorities guide each session.
Her background includes experience in social services and case management, with an emphasis on trauma and work with diverse populations. That background informs how she approaches issues like abandonment, attachment, adoption and foster care, caregiving stress, chronic illness, and blended family issues. She aims to identify workable steps rather than only discussing problems.
In practice Patricia uses techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy to look at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. She also uses emotionally focused ideas to attend to relationship patterns, and motivational interviewing to support change when people feel stuck. Mindfulness strategies are offered where helpful for stress and anxiety.
People often consult her for help with practical challenges: merging household routines, co-parenting tensions after separation, parenting stress, and rebuilding trust after loss or trauma. To begin, clients follow the site's matching process and schedule an initial session.
How Patricia blends therapy approaches for online work
Client-centered therapy places the client's priorities at the center of sessions. Patricia listens for what matters most and uses that as the basis for goals and steps forward. This approach is useful when people need help deciding what to focus on first.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors influence feelings and actions. Patricia uses CBT techniques to help people notice unhelpful thinking patterns and try small behavioral experiments that can reduce anxiety or improve mood.
Emotionally-focused ideas are used to look at relationship patterns and attachment issues. These techniques help people name emotions, understand how those emotions shape interactions, and practice new ways of connecting or communicating in blended households.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Patricia collaborates with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, values, and day-to-day life. She adjusts strategies over time as needs and circumstances change.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into work and family schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or remove travel time. Discuss scheduling and format preferences during the matching process so sessions can be arranged to fit everyday routines.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems can she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting and blended family issues among others.
What is her therapy style like?
Sessions are practical and solution-focused, with client-centered support. She helps set goals and identifies steps to change daily routines and interactions.
How much experience does she have?
She holds professional credentials and has seven years of counseling experience noted in her profile.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Certified Social Worker in Wisconsin.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can she work with clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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