- Warm and accepting
- Goal focused
- Practical steps
About Patricia
Her style is warm, accepting, and encouraging. In sessions she uses practical techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused therapy. Conversations focus on real problems and small, achievable steps people can try between meetings.
Trish has worked with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, depression, and challenges related to parenting and blended families. She also supports people dealing with medical or life changes such as cancer and other health-related stressors, and those coping with ADHD or compassion fatigue.
Her background includes work in community mental health, schools, and private practice. That variety informs a flexible approach that adapts to each person's situation. Trish keeps current with resources and practical strategies that can help in everyday life.
People who benefit most tend to want clear steps, real-world suggestions, and a counselor who listens without judgment. If someone is looking for encouraging guidance on managing stress, relationships, or life transitions, Trish offers a steady, goal-focused partnership.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Credentials
Virginia
Languages
English
How Trish Uses CBT and Solution-Focused Work Online
Trish draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice unhelpful thought patterns and try small behavioral changes. CBT offers clear ways to test worries and practice different responses, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress.She also uses solution-focused therapy to identify strengths and quick, practical steps that move people toward their goals. This approach is useful for problem solving, coping with life transitions, and clarifying next steps when someone feels stuck.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Trish will collaborate with each person to choose techniques that match their needs, goals, and preferences. She checks in regularly and adjusts plans based on what is or isn’t helping.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the specific session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can use these methods to focus on practical tools and steady progress without promising specific outcomes.
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, and a variety of family and parenting concerns. She also supports people facing health-related challenges and coping with major life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach is warm, accepting, and encouraging with a focus on clear, practical steps. Sessions center on problem-solving and small actions clients can try between meetings.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 25 years of experience and has worked in community mental health, schools, and private practice since becoming an LPC in 2001.
What credentials and region does she practice in?
She holds the Licensed Professional Counselor credential (LPC) in Virginia and practices in that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and the subscription model is used for sessions; the subscription can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.