I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Washington State with ten years of experience working with people navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, abuse, and life-changing situations. It takes incredible mental and physical effort in order to be done successfully and therefore tests a person's ability to challenge irrational beliefs.
My approach is solution-focused, client-centered, and strengths-based. I assist clients in identifying and challenging harmful thoughts and replacing them with a more realistic, healthy perspective. I work with individuals or couples to utilize the main components of cognitive behavioral therapy, behavioral therapy, and mindfulness-based therapies. Cognitive therapy focuses mainly on thought patterns as responsible for negative emotional and behavioral patterns.
When working with clients, I make the therapy experience safe, respectful, authentic and affirming. You are the narrator and navigator of your life. You are the expert with unique values and needs. I enjoy working with clients open to making changes and creating meaningful fulfillment.
SPECIALTIES
• Solution Focused
• Coping with Life Changes
• Grief/Loss
• Stress and Anxiety
• Depression
• Life Coaching
Also experienced in:
Family conflicts, Parenting Issues, Relationship Issues, Self-Esteem, Anger Management, Grief/Loss, Life Transitions, Career, Coaching, Adoption and Foster Care, LGBTQ+, Guilt and Shame, Infidelity, Isolation/Loneliness, and, Jealousy
Clinical approaches:
Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Narrative Therapy
Years of (clinical) Experience: 15
My focus is on providing a safe, compassionate, and nonjudgmental space for adults, couples, and families to share their experiences and to help them navigate through positive or negative experiences to improve their lives and find purpose.
I received a Master's in Social work in 2011 from the University of Washington School of Social Work. I have more than 15 years of experience in social services working with a range of people experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions, family conflict, and symptoms of severe, persistent mental illness (SPMI). Over the past five years, I have worked in private practice with a wide range of mental and behavioral health needs. I can collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team – psychiatrists, primary care, and social service agencies.
Locating a therapist whose personality and style will assist you in developing the appropriate skills is essential but necessary. I look forward to helping those to effectively pursue their values and explore what keeps them from being the best version of themselves. Today is a good day to start.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Aging and geriatric issues, Blended family issues, Commitment issues, Emptiness, Family problems, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Personality disorders, Phobias, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
WA LICSW LW60533000
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Patricia is great! Thanks.
Written on Jun 20, 2024 after therapy with Patricia for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and anger management
She is a kind, genuine, and thoughtful human being. She is a wealth of knowledge, experience and ingenuity. She makes me feel heard and genuinely cares about my development as a person. Patricia Gordon is one of the best in her field and I greatly appreciate her for role in making me a better human being. She deserves all the flowers and the awards. I highly recommend her for anyone who appreciates a no nonsense feedback with a gentle delivery. Thank you for being you, Patricia.
Written on Mar 22, 2024 after therapy with Patricia for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coaching, and adhd
I really feel like I connected with Patricia from the start. I absolutely feel that she understands my needs and listens to my concerns as well as guides me to challenge myself for the best answers.
Written on Jul 06, 2023 after therapy with Patricia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Patricia and I have only had one formal session so far but both before and after that session she has sent emails to me that serve to nudge me to think! As a busy wife, mother and grandmother I have so much to do and my mind is full with the worries and plans of everyday living. Patricia’s emails remind me to think about the subjects of our sessions which is timely and so very effective. Clearly Patricia is a skilled and experienced therapist. I’m enjoying our sessions.
Written on May 27, 2023 after therapy with Patricia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, family conflicts, and parenting issues
Patricia is great. She understood my issues and followed up with me often. She pointed me to some very valuable tools which I appreciate very much.
Written on May 06, 2023 after therapy with Patricia for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
She's straightforward and speaks honestly, which is something I really needed. Someone to confront my coping mechanisms and make me take responsibility for myself and my anxieties. I love her approach and mindset surrounding therapy and emphasis on self-help.
Written on Dec 01, 2022 after therapy with Patricia for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, anger management, compassion fatigue, and adhd