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Patricia Gordon

Practical therapy for family and relationship concerns

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Credentials
LICSW
Experience
15 years
Licensed in
Washington
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Patricia

Patricia Gordon is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) based in Washington. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, and parenting challenges. Patricia also supports clients dealing with addictions, intimacy concerns, career questions, and compassion fatigue.

Her style is straightforward and warm, aimed at helping people take practical steps forward. She uses a mix of approaches that fit each person’s situation. Patricia draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to notice and change unhelpful thoughts.

Background and approach

She also uses attachment-based and emotionally-focused ideas to improve how people relate to one another. Sessions tend to focus on clear goals and real-life skills. Parents and partners often work on communication, boundaries, and problem solving.

When life shifts unexpectedly, she helps clients sort priorities and find usable next steps. Patricia earned a Master of Social Work from the University of Washington School of Social Work and holds WA LICSW LW60533000. She has about 15 years of experience in social services and mental health settings, including independent practice work over the past five years.

Her approach treats each person as the expert on their life. She aims to be respectful and affirming while helping clients practice new habits. The work is collaborative and focused on what will make daily life more manageable and meaningful.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Patricia often uses cognitive behavioral therapy and attachment-based ideas in her online work. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors to change how they feel. Attachment-based therapy looks at how relationship patterns form and helps partners and family members change how they connect and respond to each other.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She will talk with each person or couple about goals and try methods that fit values and needs. The plan is adjusted as progress is made, and decisions are made with the client rather than for them.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to give flexibility. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy family schedules and to keep therapy going during life transitions. The variety of formats also allows different ways to practice skills and check in between longer sessions.

Attachment-Based Therapy

Looks at how early bonds shaped what you expect from closeness, and how that plays out now with a partner, a parent, or your own children.

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.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Patricia commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family problems, parenting difficulties, addictions, intimacy issues, self-esteem, career questions, and coping with life changes among other concerns.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is client-centered and practical. Sessions focus on clear goals, respectful conversation, and building everyday skills people can use between meetings.
What training and experience does she have?
She holds a Master of Social Work from the University of Washington and has about 15 years of experience in social services and mental health settings, including independent practice work over the past five years.
How is Patricia credentialed and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - WA LICSW LW60533000, and practices from Washington state.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
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 based on therapist availability.

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Experience
15 years
Licensed
Washington
Languages
English

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