Profile / United States
Patricia Brantley, LPC
District of Columbia
LPC in DC - Addictions and CBT focus
See online therapy options- Addictions focus
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- 20 years experience
About Patricia
Patricia Brantley is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in the District of Columbia with 20 years of experience. She focuses on addictions and supports people working through substance use concerns. She works with individuals who want clear steps to change patterns that cause harm.
Her approach emphasizes practical skills and small experiments in everyday life. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits, then try different responses. Sessions center on specific goals, skill practice, and regular check-ins to track progress.
Patricia draws on two decades of clinical work with people facing addiction-related difficulties. She combines problem-focused work with attention to coping strategies for cravings, stress, and relapse triggers. When safety or higher levels of care are needed, she will discuss those options with clients.
In sessions she lays out clear steps for change and reviews what worked between meetings. Homework is concrete and brief so it can fit into a busy life. The tone is direct and practical, aimed at teaching tools people can use right away.
For someone unsure how to start, Patricia recommends a short initial plan that outlines immediate priorities and a next appointment. Prospective clients can expect straightforward goal-setting, regular progress reviews, and a focus on building skills that reduce harm and increase control.
How CBT and focused work translate online
CBT helps people break down specific thoughts and actions that keep problems going. Online sessions can focus on noticing triggers, testing new responses, and practicing coping techniques between meetings. This method is practical and task-oriented, so homework and brief skill drills fit well with remote work.Patricia also uses focused behavior-change work that looks at routines and relapse triggers. That approach targets predictable situations and builds step-by-step plans to reduce harm. Both methods aim to produce clear, measurable steps clients can try between sessions.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. She will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and day-to-day life. That choice is reviewed and adjusted as progress is tracked, so the plan changes if something is not working.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. These practical benefits often help people maintain consistent work on goals while keeping therapy manageable.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
District of Columbia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she focus on?
She focuses on addictions and related substance use challenges.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replace them with practical skills and coping strategies.
What is her clinical experience?
She has 20 years of experience working with people on addiction-related issues.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor based in the District of Columbia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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