Patricia Godwin, LCSW - Therapist in Utah

About Patricia

Patricia Godwin is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and parenting challenges. She also supports those facing relationship struggles, career uncertainty, addictions, grief, trauma, and life transitions. Her approach aims to make the first steps feel manageable for someone overwhelmed by change.

Patricia uses a warm and interactive style in session. She listens closely and adapts conversations to each person's needs. Sessions focus on practical steps to reduce distress and build skills rather than labels or jargon.

Background and approach

She draws on several proven methods to guide work in therapy. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques are used to set goals and try small experiments between sessions. The Gottman Method informs how she addresses communication and relationship patterns.

With 25 years of practice as an LCSW - licensed clinical social worker - Patricia brings long experience from clinical settings to each appointment. She works with adults on issues such as compassion fatigue, ADHD, postpartum depression, and midlife concerns, and also offers support around aging, cancer, hospice, and end-of-life topics.

Sessions are offered in English and delivered through a mix of video calls, phone, live chat, or text messaging. If someone is ready to begin, the process starts by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a session based on availability.

How her approaches translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a safe, respectful relationship so people can talk through what matters most; it helps when someone needs acceptance and space to sort feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions, then tries small changes to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. The Gottman Method offers concrete tools for improving communication and reducing repeated negative patterns in relationships.

Choosing an approach is a joint effort. Patricia will work with each person to decide which methods make sense for their goals and preferences, and she adjusts plans as progress is made. That collaboration helps keep sessions practical and goal-oriented.

Online sessions use video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more convenient. These formats allow people to meet from home, fit appointments around busy schedules, and use short check-ins or longer talks as needed. The aim is to make consistent work possible even when life is hectic.

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.

Gottman Method

A research-based framework for couples, focused on how partners argue, repair, and stay connected. Practical and structured, with exercises to try between sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does she commonly address?

Patricia works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, parenting challenges, addictions, trauma, grief, and many life transitions.

What is her therapy style like?

Her style is warm and interactive, focusing on listening, respect, and tailoring sessions to each person rather than using labels.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 25 years of experience in clinical practice supporting a broad range of concerns and populations.

What are her professional credentials and where is she based?

She is an LCSW - licensed clinical social worker - with licensure documented as UT LCSW 278496-3501 and ID LCSW LCSW-37066, and she practices in Utah.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Services are provided through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Self esteem

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 25 years
Licensed: Utah, Idaho
Languages: English

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