Patricia Westwood, LCSW

Licensed in Florida · 18 years in practice

Patricia Westwood uses a person-centered approach to make therapy feel straightforward and humane.

License and registration

LCSW, Florida: SW16125 · expires March 2027
NPI: 1396524765 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 18
Languages: English

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About Patricia

Patricia Westwood uses a person-centered approach to make therapy feel straightforward and humane. She is a licensed clinical social worker - LCSW - practicing in Florida with 18 years of experience. She focuses on common concerns like stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship difficulties, and trauma and abuse.

Patricia aims to meet people where they are and help them take small steps forward. In sessions she creates an open space for honest conversation without judgment.

Background and approach

Conversations focus on what matters most to the client and on practical ways to manage emotions and behavior. She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and build more effective routines. Patricia also uses dialectical behavior ideas to teach skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal boundaries.

Mindfulness practices are offered to help with grounding and reducing reactivity, especially for people coping with post-traumatic stress or ongoing worry. Trauma-focused approaches are used when past harm continues to affect daily life. Her work is collaborative.

She helps people set clear goals and tracks progress in simple, achievable steps. For someone feeling overwhelmed by relationship strain, addiction, or mood challenges, Patricia focuses on practical strategies and steady support. Patricia believes seeking help takes courage and that steady support can change daily life.

Her style is direct, compassionate, and aimed at helping people build skills they can use outside of sessions.

Focus areas and approaches

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Approaches Patricia names

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Online support

Approaches that translate to online care

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and working at the client’s pace. In this approach the therapist follows the person’s concerns and helps them set the direction for sessions, which is useful for stress, relationship strain, and general life changes.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is practical and hands-on. It helps identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with more effective thinking and routines, which can reduce anxiety and low mood. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) adds specific skills for handling intense emotions and improving communication, useful for people who feel overwhelmed by strong feelings.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk through options and tailor techniques to the client's goals, needs, and comfort with different methods. That discussion happens together, and plans can change as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video works well for in-depth conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and messaging are useful for brief check-ins, tracking homework, or getting support between longer sessions. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life while using the same therapeutic tools discussed above.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does Patricia address?

She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, and related issues like communication problems and self-love.

How would you describe the therapy style?

The approach is person-centered and collaborative, using practical techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness, and trauma-focused work to build skills and coping strategies.

What is her background and experience?

She has 18 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and holds an LCSW credential in Florida.

Where is she licensed and based?

She is licensed as an LCSW in Florida and provides services to people located within that region.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be done by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and communication preferences.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Patricia?

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