Profile / United States
Patricia Wolfenden, LMHC, LMFT
Florida
Florida LMHC LMFT - Addictions and Relationships
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Attachment-based work
About Patricia
Patricia Wolfenden is a Florida-licensed counselor with 25 years of clinical experience. She holds LMHC and LMFT credentials and works with people facing addictions, relationship strain, family conflict, trauma and abuse, grief, stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, career concerns, and depression.
She frames therapy as a practical process. Patricia uses straightforward conversation to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. She points out patterns that keep problems repeating and suggests simple experiments to try different responses.
Patricia draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to break problems into manageable steps. She also uses Attachment-Based and Emotionally-Focused ideas when relationship patterns are central. Client-Centered methods guide sessions so the person’s perspective shapes priorities.
Sessions focus on specific changes rather than abstract ideas. For example, she might map thought-feeling-action links, try a short behavioral experiment between sessions, or practice new communication moves in session. These are described plainly and tried out in real life.
Her approach is practical and goal-oriented. Patricia helps people build routines that reduce stress, manage cravings, and handle loss or major life changes. She encourages follow-through with clear next steps and a plan for checking progress.
How her approaches are used in online sessions
Patricia commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in her work. CBT focuses on identifying and testing thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going, which can help with anxiety, depression, and addictive patterns. ACT emphasizes noticing difficult thoughts and choosing actions that match personal values, which can help with stress, grief, and coping with life changes.She also uses Attachment-Based ideas when relationship patterns are central, looking at how past connections shape current reactions. Together with a client-centered stance, these approaches guide practical steps and experiments decided collaboratively. The client and therapist figure out which methods fit the situation and try them out in a gradual way.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example a shorter check-in during a lunch break, or a session without needing extra travel time. It also allows practicing communication or coping skills in everyday settings and then reviewing how those attempts went during the next meeting.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she focus on?
She works with addictions, relationship issues, family conflict, trauma and abuse, grief, stress, anxiety, anger, self-esteem, career problems, depression, and coping with life changes.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
She uses CBT to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and then test small changes. Sessions often include mapping thought-action links and short experiments to try between meetings.
What is her background and experience?
She has 25 years of professional experience working in Florida settings with a range of behavioral health concerns and relationship issues.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds LMHC and LMFT credentials and is licensed in Florida.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model 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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