Patricia Godwin, LCSW

Patricia Godwin is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who helps people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, relationship trouble, parenting strain, career questions, addiction concerns, and coping with major life changes. She has 25 years of experience and approaches work with sensitivity and respect. Her tone is warm and interactive and she aims to avoid stigmatizing labels.

In sessions she listens first to understand what matters most to each person. She works with clients to set clear, manageable goals and uses practical steps to move toward them. Conversations are tailored to the individual rather than following a one-size-fits-all script.

Patricia draws from a mix of approaches that fit the client's needs. That can include client-centered work that focuses on the client's perspective, cognitive behavioral strategies to notice and change unhelpful thinking, and solution-focused planning to identify immediate next steps. She also uses motivational interviewing when people want help finding the will to change, and draws on Gottman-informed ideas for relationship work.

People often seek her help for grief, trauma, burnout, compassion fatigue, ADHD, caregiving and end-of-life concerns, cancer-related stress, and midlife transitions. She helps people talk through guilt, codependency, communication problems, and issues around infidelity or separation.

Patricia practices in Utah. She offers care in English and works to match therapeutic style to each person's goals. If someone is ready to begin, she supports taking the first steps toward change.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Client-centered therapy focuses on the client's experience and helps build a trusting conversation. It is useful when someone wants a supportive space to talk through feelings and make sense of changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches specific skills to shift patterns that cause distress. It can help with anxiety, depression, stress, and managing everyday difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, then try methods that fit. This is a collaborative process and may change as needs evolve.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Because session formats are not specified here, confirm current session options before booking so you know how conversations will be arranged. Many people find that remote sessions help them continue care during life transitions and balance therapy with other responsibilities.