Patricia Donovan, LCSW

Licensed in Texas · 20 years in practice

Patricia Donovan uses a practical, person-focused approach to help people navigate relationship and family stress.

License and registration

LCSW, Texas: 57131 · expires July 2026
NPI: 1033153366 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 20
Languages: English

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About Patricia

Patricia Donovan uses a practical, person-focused approach to help people navigate relationship and family stress. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Texas with 20 years of experience. She meets people where they are and helps them find clear steps forward.

She mixes approaches that emphasize values, emotions, and practical skills. Sessions often include noticing what matters most, learning new ways to respond, and trying small experiments between meetings.

Background and approach

The goal is to reduce anxiety, manage mood shifts, and improve connection with others. Patricia draws on a strengths-based, client-centered style. That means she listens first, then helps people set goals that feel realistic.

She also uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Her background includes a bachelor’s degree focused on psychology and sociology and a master’s degree in social work from Indiana University. Patricia also brings wide life experience as a spouse and parent, which she says informs her practical outlook.

Many people consult her about relationship tension, parenting concerns, grief, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, and career stress. She also supports people managing depression, bipolar disorder, codependency, and family of origin issues. Sessions aim to be straightforward and focused on what helps individuals day to day.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Patricia lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Parenting issues
Coping with life changes
Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Codependency
Family of origin issues
Family problems

Approaches Patricia names

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Online support

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Patricia often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values despite difficult thoughts or feelings. This approach can help with anxiety, depression, and life transitions by focusing on meaningful action rather than getting stuck on symptoms.

She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which centers on listening, validation, and working at the client’s pace to build trust and insight. That style is useful for people who want a supportive space to talk through family issues, grief, or relationship concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is another tool in her work; it looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical techniques to change patterns that cause distress.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapy process. Patricia works collaboratively to match strategies to a person's goals and preferences, and she adjusts methods as progress is made. Clients can expect to discuss what is helping and what to try next during sessions.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video sessions allow visual connection and fuller conversation, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat can suit short check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between meetings. These options make it easier to schedule therapy around family, work, and daily life.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does Patricia address?

She works with relationship and family stress, parenting worries, grief, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, anger, self-esteem, career strain, intimacy-related issues, and codependency.

What is her therapeutic style like?

The approach is client-centered and strengths-based. Sessions focus on values, emotions, practical skills, and small behavior changes that can help day-to-day.

How much experience does she bring?

Patricia has 20 years of clinical experience working with people on a range of relationship and mood concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Texas and practices from that state.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

In what formats can therapy sessions take place?

Sessions can be held through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

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