Patricia Gordon, LICSW

Patricia Gordon is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) based in Washington. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, and challenges with everyday thoughts and habits. Patricia also supports people dealing with addiction, parenting strain, career questions, and compassion fatigue. She works with adults and couples seeking clearer thinking and better day-to-day coping.

Patricia uses practical, thought-focused work to change unhelpful patterns. She helps people notice harmful thoughts and test them against real life. Sessions tend to focus on small, doable steps that feel relevant to daily life. Mindfulness and emotion-focused work are often folded into this approach to reduce reactivity and increase calm.

Her style is warm, direct, and collaborative. She aims to make sessions respectful and affirming, with the client in the lead. Patricia emphasizes strengths and short-term, solution-oriented goals while staying open to deeper emotional themes when they arise.

Patricia holds a Master of Social Work from the University of Washington School of Social Work and has 15 years of experience in social services and clinical care. In recent years she has worked in private practice alongside multidisciplinary teams, including psychiatrists and primary care providers. Her background includes supporting people through life transitions, family conflict, and long-term mental health concerns.

People choose Patricia when they want practical tools for thinking differently and for managing everyday habits that get in the way. She encourages a steady pace and clear steps so changes can fit into a busy life.

How her approaches shape online work

Attachment-based work focuses on how close relationships influence feelings and needs. It helps people understand patterns that show up in partnerships and family ties and supports building more secure ways of relating.

Client-centered work puts the person in charge of the process. The therapist listens without judgment and follows what matters most to the client, helping them find their own solutions and strengths.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Patricia collaborates with each person to decide whether thought-focused tools, emotion-focused sessions, or a mix will fit best. Goals, preferences, and life demands guide how therapy unfolds, not a one-size-fits-all formula.

If you are interested in online sessions, confirm the current session formats before booking since specific options were not listed in the profile. Many people find remote sessions useful because they can fit therapy into a busy day, shorten travel time, and make it easier to check in during a work break. Some formats also allow for quick phone check-ins when video is not practical. Licensed professionals adapt pacing and homework to suit daily routines so tools for thought patterns and mindfulness can be practiced between sessions.