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Patricia Lehr, LCSW, LICSW

Parenting issues Anger management Self esteem, Motivation Career difficulties Coping with life changes
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About me

I am a licensed clinical social worker in the state of California and the state of Washington. I earned my Master of Social Work Degree from Washington University in St. Louis, and my Masters of Education from University of Texas San Antonio.

For the past thirty years I have worked in private practices, schools, juvenile courts and community health organizations doing therapy and mediation. I have worked with a wide variety of clients from children, young adults, families, and the elderly from diverse backgrounds. My specialties include, parenting issues individually or in groups, play therapy with children concerning friendships, grief and loss and autistic children's social needs. With teenagers ,and young adults our focus has been relationships, anger management ,and career choices, and with the elderly 65+ population their issues of loneliness and depression.

I am a compassionate and experienced therapist using a combination of approaches.
I work with my clients where they are, give them the space to explore and use their strengths and experiences in order to help them get to where they want to go. As we process together gaining an understanding of their struggle, they will simultaneously learn new tools and skills to foster healthy functioning self esteem and relationships.


Given the present social isolation, people are looking for a secure place to reach out and find support. I am passionate about helping those in need. I can offer a supportive and nurturing environment enabling clients to work through their challenges. I respect your courage for making the choice to work with Better Help to seek better understanding.

Professional experience

40yrs in practice
Parenting issues Anger management Self esteem, Motivation Career difficulties Coping with life changes

Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Depression, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Aging and geriatric issues, Blended family issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Divorce and separation, Family of origin issues, Women's issues, Workplace issues

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Existential Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy

Services offered

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License information

CA LCSW LCSW86085

WA LICSW LW60127855

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Patricia Lehr. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

Patricia has guided me thru a very rough time. After 2 months of therapy I’m already beginning to fight my alcoholism a lot better. She listens very well and makes sure to asks the tough questions when necessary. She’s constantly reminding me to be proud of myself for what I’m doing to fight my inner demons.

Written on Jun 15, 2024 after therapy with Patricia for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

She is respectful and poses questions that could seem self explanatory but really end up making you think about what’s going on in your life. She doesn’t pass any judgement and I truly think she has my best interest in mind.

Written on Mar 07, 2024 after therapy with Patricia for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, and coping with life changes

Pati does a great job of listening and making me feel heard

Written on Feb 02, 2024 after therapy with Patricia for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, anger management, and compassion fatigue

My therapist has helped me through a very challenging time in myclife. I have been very thankful we were put together. She has given me many tools for my toolbox to help me stay on course in the future.

Written on Aug 24, 2022 after therapy with Patricia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, career difficulties, and coaching

patti played an important role in my life during my divorce. she gave me a space to speak freely and be vulnerable, but also helped me understand the impact on my kids, how to navigate difficult situations with my ex wife, and regained my confidence as a father. I will never forget this time of my life

Written on Aug 13, 2022 after therapy with Patricia for 1 year and 9 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and parenting issues

Patti is very kind and truly listens to me. She encourages me to seek ways to improve my healing process.

Written on Jun 24, 2022 after therapy with Patricia for 2 weeks on issues concerning coping with life changes