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- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Trauma-focused work
About Patricia
LCSW in Florida with 18 years of experience. Patricia Westwood focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, and depression. She uses Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy in her work.
Patricia begins by listening to what matters most to the person in front of her. She asks about current struggles and what a better day would look like. Sessions are practical and conversational. She helps people name patterns and try small, concrete changes between meetings.
Her use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy means she and the client look at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact. That approach suits mood and anxiety concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy tools are used to teach emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills when feelings feel overwhelming.
Mindfulness techniques are introduced to build awareness of the present moment and reduce reactivity. Trauma-Focused Therapy is used when past hurt continues to affect daily life, with care taken to move at a pace the client can manage.
Patricia aims to help people improve communication, navigate separation or divorce, and address addiction-related patterns. Her style is collaborative: she works with each person to set clear goals and practical steps. She asks clients to try strategies between sessions and reviews what helps and what needs adjusting.
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How her approaches translate to online sessions
Patricia uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns. CBT sessions typically involve setting clear goals, practicing skills in-session, and trying small exercises between meetings to test what works.She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills. DBT-oriented work focuses on skills practice and step-by-step development of coping tools that can be used during stressful moments.
Finding the right approach is part of the work itself. Patricia will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. She and the client review progress and adjust techniques when something is not helping.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy schedule, reduce commuting time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can use a range of interaction styles, and Patricia will help select a session rhythm that fits day-to-day life.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and depression. Additional focuses include communication problems, divorce and separation, mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, and self-love.
What methods does she use in sessions?
She practices Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy. Those approaches guide session conversations and homework.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 18 years of professional work experience. That experience informs how she chooses techniques and structures sessions.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Florida. Her practice is located in Florida.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing depends on the selected plan and location.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process starts the match and booking steps.
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