Elizaveta (Liza) Patchen, LCSW

Elizaveta (Liza) Patchen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Florida. She uses practical talk therapy to help people facing anxiety, addiction, depression, trauma, grief, and stress. Liza works in English and Russian and draws on nine years of clinical experience to guide each person through change.

She emphasizes a client-centered approach that begins with listening to what matters most. Sessions focus on clear goals and step-by-step strategies. Liza uses cognitive behavioral ideas to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of coping. She also brings dialectical behavior therapy and mindfulness techniques when emotion regulation and present-moment skills are useful.

Liza has worked across inpatient and outpatient settings. That includes supporting older adults in inpatient care and helping people in addiction treatment programs. She has also worked with people who have severe mental illness, offering a steady, nonjudgmental space to talk and find solutions.

In sessions she pays attention to life purpose and daily routines that shape mood and meaning. Practical topics she often addresses include sleep, eating and body image, caregiver stress, chronic pain or illness, and compassion fatigue. She also helps people coping with major life changes, loss, or the aftermath of traumatic events.

People can expect an approachable therapist who values clear goals and real-world tools. Liza encourages patients to test small changes between meetings and to build skills that fit their daily life. Her background aims to support those working through health challenges and other life stressors.

Approaches that translate well to online support

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and building goals together, helping people feel heard and guiding each step toward change. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to spot unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors to see what helps mood and functioning. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) offers concrete tools for managing strong emotions and improving coping skills during stressful moments.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. That decision can change over time as progress is made and circumstances shift.

The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm available session types before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and enabling sessions from different locations. It can also help people keep continuity of care during life transitions or when mobility or health issues make in-person visits difficult. Talk with the therapist about how to structure sessions to match your schedule and daily routines.