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Online therapist

Patricia Childress

Practical support for families during life changes

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Credentials
LCSW
Experience
26 years
Licensed in
Florida
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Patricia

Patricia Childress uses a client-centered approach to help people sort through hard moments. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and brings 26 years of experience to sessions. Patricia keeps conversations direct and practical so parents and caregivers can act on what matters most.

She aims to create a space where people can speak honestly about their struggles and make clear steps forward. She has worked with a wide age range from pediatrics to geriatrics and has particular experience helping people process grief.

Background and approach

She defines grief broadly to include losses from death and other major life changes like divorce, moves, and job transitions. Patricia draws on tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to teach coping skills and manage overwhelming thoughts and feelings. Her style is interactive and supportive.

Sessions focus on short-term, solution-focused goals alongside skill building. That combination is designed to help families and individuals reduce stress and improve daily functioning. Patricia also uses mindfulness techniques and motivational interviewing to support change and increase self-awareness.

She emphasizes building a resilient toolbox so clients can respond differently the next time life feels messy. Her Florida license is LCSW SW16130 and she conducts sessions in English. For parents wanting clear, practical strategies, Patricia aims to translate insight into doable steps.

She helps people identify priorities, practice new skills, and track small wins as they work through transitions and family challenges.

Therapeutic approaches and online therapy options

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person's experience, then helping them name their priorities and choose their next steps. It is useful when someone needs a respectful, steady space to figure out what matters most.

Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. It is practical for managing anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and many daily challenges by teaching concrete skills.

Dialectical behavior therapy, DBT, offers emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills for intense or overwhelming feelings. It teaches steps to cope in the moment and to reduce reactivity over time.

Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist and client will talk about goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan together. Patricia uses feedback from sessions to shape which methods are emphasized so the work stays relevant to each family's needs.

Online therapy makes these approaches accessible through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Those options give flexibility for parents and caregivers to meet at convenient times, follow up between sessions, and practice skills without travel. The range of formats supports steady progress while fitting into busy family schedules.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Patricia address?
She focuses on relationship issues, grief, self-esteem, stress, anxiety, parenting, family matters, trauma and abuse, intimacy issues, sleeping, depression, compassion fatigue, and ADHD among other related areas.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her work is client-centered and interactive, using short-term, solution-focused plans along with skills training from CBT and DBT to help clients act on goals.
What is her professional background?
Patricia has 26 years of experience and has worked with people across the lifespan, from pediatrics to geriatrics, with a strong background in grief work.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - licensed in Florida with license number SW16130 and practices in Florida.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different preferences.
How does pricing work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
26 years
Licensed
Florida
Languages
English

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