- Warm and interactive
- Practical goal setting
- Client-centered care
About Patricia
Patricia Godwin is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 25 years of experience helping people cope with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and life transitions. She also supports concerns such as addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting challenges, career questions, and codependency. Patricia writes in a warm, respectful tone and focuses on practical steps people can take right away.
Her sessions are interactive and paced to each person's needs. She listens first, then helps set small goals that feel doable. Patricia avoids stigmatizing labels and centers the person rather than a diagnosis.
Patricia uses a mix of straightforward approaches. She draws on client-centered listening to understand what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ideas help people notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Solution-focused tools are used to plan concrete next steps when someone wants fast, practical progress.
She also brings techniques from motivational interviewing to help with readiness for change and from the Gottman Method for those wanting better communication around relationship issues. Patricia adapts these methods to each situation instead of applying a one-size-fits-all plan.
People working with Patricia can expect a respectful, down-to-earth process that emphasizes small experiments, clearer communication, and realistic goals. She encourages clients to try things between sessions and to evaluate what works. Her practice is rooted in steady support and practical problem-solving.
Approaches that guide online work
Patricia often blends client-centered listening with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Client-centered listening means the therapist focuses on understanding what matters most to the person and follows their lead. It helps with sorting priorities and feeling heard. CBT involves identifying patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems going and then testing small changes to see what helps; it is useful for anxiety, depression, and unhelpful habits.She also uses solution-focused techniques to set concrete, short-term goals and motivational interviewing to support readiness for change. Solution-focused work helps when someone wants practical steps to try between sessions. Motivational interviewing helps clarify what a person values and build motivation to act. Patricia will work together with each person to pick methods that match their goals and preferences rather than imposing one approach.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the specific session formats before booking so you know what is offered. The main practical benefits include making it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reducing travel time, and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find online sessions help them keep momentum between appointments while trying out new behaviors in everyday life.
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Experience
25+ years
Credentials
Utah, Idaho
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Patricia address?
Patricia supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, parenting struggles, career questions, addictions, trauma, grief, codependency, ADHD, and related concerns.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is warm and interactive. She listens first, avoids stigmatizing labels, and tailors conversations and goals to each person's needs.
What is her professional background?
She is a licensed clinical social worker with 25 years of clinical practice experience helping people with a wide range of concerns.
Where is she licensed and located?
She holds Utah and Idaho LCSW credentials and practices from Utah.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Patricia?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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