- Client-centered approach
- Practical coping skills
- Support for caregivers
About Patricia
Patricia Lee, LCSW, helps people who are overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, or life changes. She works with adults facing depression, relationship strain, parenting challenges, and the long-term effects of trauma and abuse. Her tone is collaborative and direct, aimed at parents and busy people who need clear steps forward.
Patricia draws on client-centered ideas to put the person’s own goals at the center of work. She also uses cognitive behavioral and mindfulness techniques when they fit the situation. Sessions focus on practical skills, noticing unhelpful thinking patterns, and building strengths people already have.
She trained at Portland State University's School of Social Work and has spent many years in both medical and mental health settings. Much of her work has been with adults across a wide age range, and she has long experience supporting people facing chronic illness and end-of-life concerns.
Patricia describes her style as collaborative. She helps clients set clear goals, explains any approaches she uses, and checks progress along the way. She asks questions that invite new ways of seeing a problem so clients can try different emotional responses and make steady changes.
She understands practical barriers to getting help, from scheduling to stigma, and keeps a flexible approach to appointments. People interested in starting are invited to review options and begin the matching process to see if her way of working fits their needs.
How her approaches work in online therapy
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person’s goals and perspective. It emphasizes listening, empathy, and working at the client’s pace to build confidence and self-understanding. This approach is helpful when someone needs a supportive space to sort through feelings and make decisions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It helps people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and practice new behaviors that reduce anxiety or depression. CBT is often used for stress, mood concerns, and relationship patterns.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Patricia will discuss options and collaborate with each person to choose which methods to try based on their goals and preferences. That means trying strategies, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan as needed.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the available session formats before booking so you know what to expect. Many people find remote work easier to fit into a busy day, reduce travel time, or make follow-up between appointments simpler. The focus remains on practical skills, emotional processing, and steady progress rather than a single promised outcome.
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Experience
24+ years
Listed in
Oregon
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Patricia commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship challenges, parenting strain, compassion fatigue, trauma and abuse, and a range of related issues.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and client-centered, focusing on clients' goals while using practical techniques to change unhelpful patterns.
What is her background in mental health?
She trained at Portland State University's School of Social Work and brings 24 years of experience in medical and behavioral health settings.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - practicing in Oregon.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.