Patricia Wilson, LCSW

Licensed in California · 35 years in practice

Patricia Wilson brings 35 years of social work experience to her practice in California.

License and registration

LCSW, California: 16833 · expires July 2027
NPI: 1811249642 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 35
Languages: English

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About Patricia

Patricia Wilson brings 35 years of social work experience to her practice in California. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and she focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief, anger, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and depression. Patricia keeps things straightforward and direct so people can start feeling steadier sooner.

She views each person as the expert on their own life and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions are collaborative - she listens, asks questions, and helps create practical steps people can try between meetings.

Background and approach

Many clients come for help with mood shifts, trouble concentrating, or coping after a loss. Patricia uses a mix of approaches chosen to match what someone needs right now. She might work on concrete skills to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors or explore patterns from the past that still affect day-to-day life.

Trauma-focused methods are used when past events are getting in the way of recovery. Conversations in her sessions are focused and goal-oriented when that fits, and more open-ended when exploration is helpful. She also offers short-term practical strategies for workplace stress, relationship strain, and self-worth concerns.

Patricia aims to make therapy doable and relevant to ordinary life. People who prefer clear steps alongside thoughtful listening often find her style helpful. She supports clients in small, manageable changes and in developing longer-term insight where needed.

The focus is on measurable progress and on building tools that last.

Focus areas and approaches

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Approaches Patricia names

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Online support

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person's perspective. The therapist offers empathy and reflection to help people clarify goals and recognize their own strengths, which can be useful for issues like low self-worth or life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replace them with more effective patterns. It often includes practical exercises and homework, and can be effective for anxiety, depression, and mood regulation.

Trauma-Focused Therapy addresses how past events affect current functioning. It uses structured methods to reduce the impact of traumatic memories and to build coping skills for flashbacks, avoidance, and hyperarousal.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't worked before, then try methods that fit those needs. Adjustments are made over time so care stays aligned with progress and comfort level.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls work well for deeper conversation and visual cues, phone sessions can fit into a busy day or use less bandwidth, live chat is useful for quick check-ins, and text-based messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent while fitting it into real life.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of problems can this therapist help with?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and depression, along with related concerns like workplace issues, body image, and post-traumatic stress.

How would you describe her therapy style?

The approach blends listening with practical steps. Sessions can focus on skills, exploring patterns from the past, or short-term solutions depending on what the person needs.

What is her professional background?

She has 35 years of professional experience in social work and clinical practice, working across a range of mood and stress-related issues.

Where is she licensed and based?

She is licensed as an LCSW in California and practices with clients in that state.

Can sessions be conducted in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently working with international clients.

What formats are available for sessions?

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

How are sessions billed and what do they cost?

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