Pattra Dodd, LCSW
About me
With over two decades of expertise as a Mental Health Social Worker in Florida, I bring extensive experience to my role as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Throughout my career, I've assisted individuals grappling with various challenges, spanning from depression and anger management to anxiety, relationship woes, and career obstacles. My therapeutic approach is characterized by warmth and client-centered care. Central to my philosophy is the belief in offering unconditional positive regard and compassion, free from the constraints of stigmatizing labels. I integrate elements of cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and dialectical behavioral therapy into my practice, crafting a personalized treatment plan tailored to your distinct needs. Embarking on a journey toward a more fulfilling and content life demands courage, and I commend your readiness to embrace change. As you take that crucial step, know that I am here to provide unwavering support and empowerment. I eagerly anticipate the opportunity to collaborate with you on this transformative journey.
Professional experience
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Grief, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Aging and geriatric issues, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Eating and food-related issues, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Phobias, Social anxiety and phobia, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
License information
FL LCSW SW11360
Reviews
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Pattra is just overall a wonderful human; she is considerate, kind, and knows how to redirect conversation gently when getting off track from the original point. Pattra routinely checks in outside of our sessions and will conversate in messages outside of our sessions together. I never feel as if she is unavailable to me, and I know I can reach out to her whenever and she will not make me feel like a burden to do so.
Written on Dec 03, 2024 after therapy with Pattra for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and eating disorders
Pattra Dodd is so easy to talk to, she takes notes and can recall past experiences and people that I’ve spoken about so that she truly personalizes what she says to you. She is very professional and cares. There are some weeks that I wonder if I need to talk and once I have the appointment it becomes obvious that I did need to talk. I’m doing better with her help
Written on Jul 16, 2024 after therapy with Pattra for 1 year and 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes
I appreciate that she remembers our past conversations. She listens!
Written on Apr 26, 2024 after therapy with Pattra for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, and coping with life changes
Pattra is an amazing therapist. She is always there for me, sends me regular messages. She remembers everything which I appreciate. She is very helpful.
Written on Mar 20, 2024 after therapy with Pattra for 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Pattra has been an amazing therapist and I feel like I have realized many things and grown as a person. I am very grateful and would highly recommend her.
Written on Mar 14, 2024 after therapy with Pattra for 11 months on issues concerning relationship issues
Pattra is a wonderful therapist. She shared an amazing expertise on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and a well mannered and consistent way to keep me accountable on following through with my CBT tools. Through my sessions with her, the tools she provided, exercise, and meditation, I was able to reach further than I ever thought I could in my personal growth goals this year, my reactivity to stress lowered significantly. I plan to continue my sessions with her for at least one more year. She has been my best therapist so far, hands down!
Written on Dec 04, 2023 after therapy with Pattra for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and coaching