Works with
- Anger
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Coping with life changes
How Patricia works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Texas
- Years in practice
- 20
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Patricia
Patricia Donovan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Texas who uses practical, person-focused methods to help people move forward. She draws on two decades of experience to guide conversations about anger, relationships, stress, grief, depression, and life transitions. Patricia keeps language simple and direct so people can act on what they learn in sessions.
She blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with a client-centered attitude.
Background and approach
That means she helps people notice unhelpful patterns, try small changes, and pick values that matter to them. Sessions emphasize clear steps and real-world practice rather than long theory explanations. Patricia also works with issues tied to family history, codependency, and intimacy struggles.
She invites clients to explore how early family roles shape today's reactions and relationships. Practical problem-solving and gentle reflection are mixed so people leave with usable tools. Her background includes a Bachelor of Arts in psychology and sociology and a Master of Social Work from Indiana University.
She also draws on her life roles as a spouse and parent when relevant to a client's story. Patricia encourages drawing on spiritual beliefs for support when that fits the person. Appointments are offered in formats that fit busy lives, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging.
She aims to help people build steady changes that feel manageable day to day.
What Patricia works with
Everything Patricia lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Patricia's practice.
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Coping with life changes
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Codependency
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
Approaches Patricia lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How therapy methods translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters to a person and taking committed steps toward those values. It helps when feelings like anger or anxiety get in the way of living the life someone wants. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to shift unhelpful patterns and behaviors. Client-Centered Therapy places the person at the center of the work by listening carefully, reflecting concerns back, and offering support while clients find their own direction.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Patricia will discuss options and try different techniques based on a person’s goals, needs, and preferences so decisions feel collaborative rather than one-size-fits-all.
Online sessions offer flexibility for busy schedules. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues matter. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging make it possible to check in between sessions or use shorter exchanges during a break at work. These formats are practical ways to fit therapy into everyday life while using the same therapeutic tools and goals as in-person work.
Questions people ask about Patricia
What kinds of concerns does Patricia address?
She helps people with anger, relationships, parenting stress, grief, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, career issues, bipolar disorder, and family of origin problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and person-centered, combining acceptance and commitment ideas with cognitive behavioral tools and solution-focused steps to make change manageable.
How much clinical experience does she bring?
Patricia has about 20 years of experience working with adults on a wide range of life and relationship concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Texas and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Appointments can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does payment and cost work?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Patricia?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.