Patricia Gordon, LICSW
Narrative-informed LICSW focused on practical change
Details
| Name | Patricia Gordon |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LICSW |
| Based in | Washington |
| Licensed in | Washington |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 15 |
About Patricia
Patricia Gordon is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing from Washington. She helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family issues, addictions, and concerns around intimacy and self-esteem. She keeps sessions straightforward and focused.
Patricia uses a narrative lens that lets people tell their story and look at how it shapes their choices. She also draws from cognitive behavioral tools to spot unhelpful thinking and from attachment-based ideas to understand relationship patterns.
Background and approach
In early sessions she listens for what matters most to each person. She works with clients to identify small, doable changes. That can mean trying new ways of reacting, testing different behaviors, or practicing clearer communication in close relationships.
Patricia blends coaching-style work with traditional therapy. She supports people facing career choices, parenting stress, midlife transitions, or compassion fatigue. She also addresses specific concerns such as obsessive-compulsive patterns, phobias, blended family problems, and issues related to non-monogamous relationships.
Her background includes a Master of Social Work from the University of Washington School of Social Work. With 15 years in social services and five years in independent practice, she has experience collaborating with psychiatrists and primary care teams. Patricia aims to help clients move toward clearer values and more satisfying daily life.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Family conflicts among the things Patricia works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Depression
- 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)
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Patricia among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Patricia among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Patricia among the ways she works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Patricia among the ways she works.
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Patricia among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Patricia among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Patricia among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Patricia among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Patricia directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Patricia directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and behavioral approaches work online
Patricia commonly blends Narrative Therapy with Attachment-Based and Client-Centered approaches. Narrative Therapy focuses on how the stories a person tells shape their choices and feelings, which helps people reframe difficult life chapters. Attachment-Based work looks at how past and current relationships influence patterns of closeness, trust, and conflict. Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes the client's own goals and pace, offering a supportive space for exploration.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Patricia will listen to your concerns, goals, and preferences and then suggest ways to move forward. She checks in regularly so the plan can change as needed and clients can try approaches that feel most useful.
Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls let you use visual cues for relationship work and learning new communication skills. Phone sessions require less bandwidth and can be easier to fit into a work break. Live chat or text-based messaging suit short check-ins, homework support, or people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around busy schedules and life changes.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She supports people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family problems, addictions, parenting strain, self-esteem, career decisions, and life transitions.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She centers a person’s story while using practical tools to change thinking and behavior.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She holds a Master of Social Work and has 15 years in social services, with five years in independent practice working with a range of mental and behavioral health needs.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is a Washington LICSW and practices from Washington state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from outside the United States?
She is not accepting international clients and works with clients located within her permitted jurisdiction.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How does the subscription and cost structure work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided via a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
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