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Patricia Donovan, LCSW
Texas
LCSW - Relationships and life changes
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Parenting support
About Patricia
Patricia Donovan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Texas with 20 years of clinical experience. She helps people with relationship strain, parenting challenges, stress and anxiety, grief, trauma and abuse, mood concerns such as depression and bipolar, and issues around self-esteem and anger. Patricia also works with codependency and family of origin problems.
She uses a practical, problem-solving focus in sessions. Conversations look at what is causing distress now and what patterns keep it going. Patricia draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas to notice unhelpful thoughts and try new responses. She also uses client-centered and emotionally focused approaches when exploring how relationships affect feelings.
Patricia encourages clients to consider spiritual resources if that is meaningful to them. She describes therapy as a place to name recurring patterns and experiment with different behaviors. Sessions often involve setting clear goals, trying small changes between meetings, and reviewing what helps.
Her background includes a Bachelor of Arts in psychology and sociology and a Master of Social Work from Indiana University. Those degrees are part of the foundation she brings to two decades of practice in Texas.
Outside of work she notes life experience as a wife, parent, and grandparent and says that personal experience has informed her approach. To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session to discuss goals and practical steps forward.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
CBT focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that increase stress and testing small behavioral changes. It can help with anxiety, low mood, and unhelpful patterns in relationships by creating concrete steps to try between sessions.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages noticing inner experiences without trying to eliminate them and committing to actions that match one’s values. This approach is often used for coping with life changes, chronic stress, and issues that involve avoidance or stuckness.
Client-centered therapy centers the conversation on the person’s experience and priorities. The therapist listens for what matters most and supports the client in choosing practical next steps rather than giving directive advice.
Patricia will work collaboratively to identify which approach or combination fits a person’s needs, goals, and preferences. That decision is part of the first sessions and can be adjusted as progress is reviewed.
The original biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. In general, remote sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce time spent traveling. Licensed professionals often use online meetings to practice the same CBT and ACT exercises they would use in person, focusing on behaviors and skills that translate to everyday life.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
She helps with relationships, parenting, stress, anxiety, grief, trauma and mood concerns including depression and bipolar.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
CBT is used to spot unhelpful thoughts and test different ways of reacting. Sessions include practical steps and small behavioral experiments between meetings.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She has 20 years of clinical experience and holds a Master of Social Work from Indiana University.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, TX LCSW, practicing in Texas.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions billed and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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