- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness skills
About Patricia
Patricia Frost is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Virginia with 30 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on concerns such as low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, and life purpose questions. She also supports people coping with trauma, bipolar disorder, grief near end of life, and problems like social anxiety and panic attacks.
Patricia uses client-centered methods to keep conversations grounded in the person in front of her. She combines that with practical tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to address unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Dialectical behavior therapy skills and mindfulness practices are also part of her approach for managing intense emotions and building day-to-day coping skills.
In sessions she listens for what matters most and helps people set clear, realistic steps toward their goals. Conversations often include identifying small behavioral changes, practicing distress-tolerance skills, and trying new ways of handling conflict or control issues. Motivational interviewing is used when people want to increase motivation or make lasting changes.
Her background includes decades of work with people facing isolation, communication problems, and the emotional effects of trauma and loss. She has experience supporting clients with seasonal mood changes and personality-related challenges as well.
Sessions are conducted in English and reflect Patricia’s long clinical experience. People who are thinking about next steps after a work, relationship, or health change may find her practical, steady approach helpful as they clarify priorities and try new strategies.
How Patricia’s approaches translate to online work
Patricia often uses client-centered conversation to understand what matters most to a person. This approach focuses on listening and reflecting back concerns so goals are clearer. It helps when someone feels stuck and needs to name their priorities.She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which targets unhelpful thoughts and behaviors with concrete exercises and practice. CBT is useful for depression, anxiety, panic, and work-related or relationship stress. Dialectical behavior therapy skills and mindfulness techniques are offered to help manage intense emotions and improve day-to-day coping, such as distress-tolerance and grounding practices.
Choosing the best approach is part of the work. Patricia will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and adjust methods as needed. That collaborative process helps decide whether to focus on skill-building, cognitive change, or exploratory conversation.
If you are planning online sessions, confirm the exact formats she currently provides before booking. Many people find remote sessions helpful because they can fit a visit into a work break, avoid travel, or use a shorter phone check-in when needed. These practical options can make it easier to keep therapy consistent alongside everyday responsibilities.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to feeling stuck?
She works with low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, life purpose questions, and related issues such as isolation or communication problems.
How does she approach someone who feels directionless?
Patricia blends client-centered conversation with practical CBT techniques and motivational interviewing to clarify goals and build steps toward them.
What is her level of experience?
She has 30 years of professional experience working with a wide range of mood, trauma, and interpersonal concerns.
What credential and location should I know about?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Virginia and practices there.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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