- Family of origin issues
- Codependency
- Parenting support
About Patricia
Patricia Donovan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Texas with 20 years of experience. She works with adults on relationship concerns, family and parenting stresses, anxiety, depression, grief, and problems that trace back to how people were raised, including family of origin issues. She also addresses codependency, anger, intimacy-related concerns, career strain, and mood conditions such as bipolar disorder.
Patricia uses straightforward, solution-focused methods to help people see patterns and try practical changes. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients notice thoughts, pick values, and take manageable steps. Client-Centered and Emotionally-Focused ideas guide how she listens and responds in sessions.
Her approach includes talking through where problems started in family life and how those early roles affect current relationships. She encourages clients to connect with their spiritual beliefs if that is important to them. Sessions are meant to be conversational and focused on usable strategies rather than long explanations.
Patricia also brings years of life experience as a spouse and parent to her clinical work. That background informs practical suggestions about parenting, household roles, and communication. She has participated in individual and couple therapy herself and uses that perspective when discussing next steps with clients.
People who come for help can expect clear options to address stress, coping with life changes, and rebuilding trust with themselves and others. Before booking, confirm current session formats and scheduling details so arrangements fit day-to-day life.
How her approaches transfer to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small actions toward those values. It is useful for stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes by focusing on present choices rather than trying to eliminate difficult thoughts. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and offers practical techniques to reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety and to change unhelpful patterns.Choosing an approach is part of the work. Patricia will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and comfort level. She blends Client-Centered listening with ACT and CBT tools so sessions can include both reflection and concrete skill-building.
Confirm the current session options before booking so arrangements match daily routines. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove the need to travel. If camera use or an audio-only option matters for practical reasons - for example lower bandwidth or a quicker check-in during a break - discuss those preferences when you schedule. Licensed professionals can adjust pacing and homework to suit online appointments.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with relationship problems, family and parenting stresses, anxiety, depression, grief, and issues that link back to family of origin.
What therapeutic style does she use?
Her style is solution-focused and practical, drawing on Client-Centered listening plus ACT and CBT tools to help people change unhelpful patterns.
How much experience does the therapist have?
Patricia has 20 years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of emotional and relationship concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a license in Texas and maintains a practice in that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she take international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm current pricing during the intake steps.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
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