- Warm and accepting
- Practical problem solving
- Focus on goals
About Patricia
Patricia (Trish) Woodson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 25 years of experience in Virginia. She began practicing in 2001 and has supported people across different life stages. Trish aims to help clients move toward clearer goals and better day-to-day functioning when life feels overwhelming.
She has worked in community mental health, private practice, and school settings. That range means she has experience talking with parents, students, and adults about everyday struggles. Her background includes work around parenting challenges, ADHD, stepfamily dynamics, grief, and relationship issues.
Trish uses practical methods in sessions. She draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to spot and change unhelpful thinking patterns. She also uses solution-focused techniques to identify small, useful steps clients can try between meetings.
Her style is described as warm, accepting, and encouraging. Sessions typically focus on clear problem-solving, skill-building, and finding what works in daily life. Trish works collaboratively to set goals and track progress.
She lists a wide range of concerns she supports, including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes. Coping with natural or human-caused disaster is also included among her focus areas. Trish stays current with trends and resources to better support people facing change and crisis.
How CBT and Solution-Focused Work Online
Patricia uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going, then practice different ways of thinking and acting. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and mood regulation. Solution-Focused Therapy centers on small, doable changes and recognizes the strengths people already have; it can be helpful when someone wants concrete steps and quicker shifts.Choosing an approach is collaborative. Trish will talk with clients about their goals and preferences, then suggest whether CBT techniques, solution-focused steps, or a mix might fit best. She checks in as therapy progresses and adjusts methods to match what helps most.
Session formats are not specified in the provided information, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, cut down on travel time, and allow short check-ins when life is hectic. It also lets people practice strategies in their everyday settings and bring specific, real-life situations into sessions for immediate problem solving.
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Experience
25+ years
Credentials
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes including coping with natural or human-caused disaster.
What is her counseling style like?
Her approach is warm, accepting, and encouraging. Sessions focus on practical steps, skill building, and goal tracking.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 25 years of experience and has been a Licensed Professional Counselor since 2001.
Where is she based and licensed?
She practices in Virginia and holds an LPC credential in that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.