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Patricia Gordon, LICSW
Washington
LICSW - Stress and relationship concerns
See online therapy options- CBT for thoughts and behaviors
- Attachment-informed work
- Mindfulness and DBT skills
About Patricia
Patricia Gordon is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Washington with 15 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and parenting concerns, and issues related to addiction and intimacy. Patricia also supports people facing life changes, career questions, and compassion fatigue.
She uses a practical, skills-based approach that helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. Patricia draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and change thinking patterns that feed anxiety or low mood. She also blends attachment-focused and client-centered ideas to look at how relationships shape feelings and behavior.
Sessions focus on specific problems and clear steps. That might include tracking thoughts, testing assumptions, and trying new behaviors between meetings. Patricia uses mindfulness and elements of dialectical behavior therapy when emotion regulation skills are needed.
Her background includes a Master of Social Work from the University of Washington and many years in social services and private practice. She has worked alongside psychiatrists, primary care providers, and social service agencies when coordinated care was useful.
Patricia aims to help clients build concrete skills that fit their daily life. She invites people who are ready to practice new ways of thinking and acting to begin with a short matching questionnaire and an initial session.
How her approaches translate to online work
Patricia uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice thought patterns, test beliefs, and practice different responses. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and many everyday problems where changing thinking and behavior matters. She also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how relationships shape reactions and closeness, which can help with relationship strain and intimacy issues.The choice of approach is collaborative. Patricia will talk with the client about goals, try practical exercises, and adjust methods based on what helps. Together they decide whether to emphasize CBT skills, attachment work, or emotion regulation strategies from DBT elements.
Confirm current session formats before booking so you know what options are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a workday, reduce travel time, and allow focused check-ins that support home practice. Some clients find phone check-ins useful when a shorter conversation is needed or video requires more bandwidth. Discussing scheduling preferences early helps shape sessions that fit everyday life.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
She commonly helps with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and parenting issues, addictions, and life transitions.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and test them against real-life evidence, then practice alternative responses.
What is her clinical background?
She holds a Master of Social Work and has 15 years of experience in social services and private practice working with a range of mental health concerns.
What credential and region apply to her practice?
She is a LICSW licensed in Washington.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to 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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