- Solution-minded approach
- Evening and weekend hours
- Trauma-informed background
About Patricia
Patricia Carrington is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Certified Social Worker (CSW) practicing in Wisconsin. She has a calm, easy-going manner and focuses on building trust so people can talk about what matters most. Patricia brings decades of social service and trauma work to her counseling relationships.
She helps people manage anxiety, stress, depression, anger, and substance use concerns. She also supports clients facing life changes, grief, intimacy issues, and challenges related to parenting and relationships. Patricia uses a practical, solution-minded approach so clients can move toward specific goals.
Her background began in social work with women and children affected by abuse and trauma, and that experience influences her work today. She emphasizes collaboration and believes people usually know what will work best for them. Sessions focus on clear steps and realistic strategies that fit daily life.
Patricia draws on Client-Centered methods and solution-focused ideas to partner with clients on short- and longer-term goals. She also uses elements of cognitive behavioral work, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing when helpful. Her style is non-judgmental and results-oriented.
She offers weekday evenings and weekend appointments to accommodate busy schedules, and checks messages multiple times a day with a promise to respond within 24 hours. To begin, clients follow the site start process to match and schedule a session.
She helps people manage anxiety, stress, depression, anger, and substance use concerns. She also supports clients facing life changes, grief, intimacy issues, and challenges related to parenting and relationships. Patricia uses a practical, solution-minded approach so clients can move toward specific goals.
Her background began in social work with women and children affected by abuse and trauma, and that experience influences her work today. She emphasizes collaboration and believes people usually know what will work best for them. Sessions focus on clear steps and realistic strategies that fit daily life.
Patricia draws on Client-Centered methods and solution-focused ideas to partner with clients on short- and longer-term goals. She also uses elements of cognitive behavioral work, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing when helpful. Her style is non-judgmental and results-oriented.
She offers weekday evenings and weekend appointments to accommodate busy schedules, and checks messages multiple times a day with a promise to respond within 24 hours. To begin, clients follow the site start process to match and schedule a session.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
7+ years
Credentials
Wisconsin, Wisconsin
Languages
English
How Patricia’s Approaches Translate Online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client's lead. The therapist offers empathy and reflection so people feel heard and can decide the changes they want to make. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behavior and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful cycles, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people identify and name core emotions and improve how they respond in relationships, useful for intimacy and communication concerns.Choosing the right approach is a team effort. Patricia will discuss what matters to the client, try methods that fit their goals, and adjust plans as progress is tracked. That collaborative process helps find techniques that actually work in daily life rather than sticking to a single method.
The original profile does not list specific online session types, so confirm the available formats before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, school, and caregiving by reducing travel time and allowing evening or weekend scheduling. It can also allow shorter check-ins on busy days or conversations without being on camera when that helps. Licensed professionals can adapt these approaches to remote sessions so therapeutic work continues while fitting into a client's routine.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Patricia address in therapy?
She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, anger, substance use, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, ADHD and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is calm and non-judgmental with a solution-focused, practical orientation. Sessions emphasize goal setting and steps you can use in day-to-day life.
What experience does she bring?
Patricia has decades of experience in social services, case management, and trauma counseling, including many years working with women and children affected by abuse.
What credentials and region are listed?
She is an LPC and CSW licensed in Wisconsin and practices in that state.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify formats; please confirm current session options with the therapist before booking.
How does payment work and what does therapy cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription plan that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Patricia?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's posted availability.