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Patricia "Trish" West, LCSW
North Carolina
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - anxiety and stress
See online therapy options- CBT techniques
- Motivational interviewing
- Client-centered care
About Patricia
Patricia "Trish" West is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in North Carolina with 19 years of experience. She works with people who are coping with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes. She also addresses concerns related to LGBT issues, relationships, parenting, grief, anger, career shifts, bipolar conditions, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.
Trish favors practical conversations that identify unhelpful thoughts and habits. She listens for the patterns that keep problems repeating and helps people try different responses. Sessions focus on small, concrete steps that can make daily life easier.
Her approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with client-centered listening and motivational techniques. She also uses narrative and psychodynamic ideas to understand personal history and recurring themes. These methods are used to clarify goals and find workable strategies for change.
People can expect straightforward problem-solving and talk that connects feelings to actions. Trish encourages experiments - trying new behaviors, noticing the results, and adjusting what doesn’t work. She guides practical skills for handling stress, managing mood, and improving communication.
Her background includes nearly two decades of professional practice in North Carolina. Trish combines experience with a focus on real-life solutions. To begin, readers are asked to use the site’s process to match and schedule a first session.
How her approaches translate to online work
Patricia West draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered methods, and motivational interviewing in her work. CBT focuses on spotting patterns of thinking and behavior and testing small changes that reduce distress, which can be practiced between sessions. Client-centered methods prioritize listening and reflecting so people feel heard while they set goals and try new strategies. Motivational interviewing helps clarify what matters most and strengthens willingness to make changes.She treats finding the right approach as a collaborative process. The therapist and client review goals, try practical tools, and adjust methods if something isn’t working. That way the plan evolves based on what the person needs and prefers.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats. Confirm the available formats before booking so you know how sessions will be held. Online options can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Sessions conducted remotely can focus on the same skills as in-person work - practicing new behaviors, tracking thoughts, and reviewing results between meetings.
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Experience
19+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she most often help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, life changes, relationship problems, parenting strain, grief, and related issues listed in her profile.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, then develops small experiments to test new responses and reduce symptoms over time.
What kind of clinical experience does she have?
She has 19 years of professional work experience and practice history in North Carolina.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in North Carolina.
Which languages are supported and can international clients work with her?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original profile 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 model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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