- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Parenting and family issues
About Patricia
Patricia (Trish) Woodson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia with 25 years of experience. She has provided counseling in community clinics, private practice, and school settings. Trish works with adults on issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationships, and anger.
Her work often focuses on practical steps people can use right away. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to help clients change patterns and set clear goals. Sessions tend to look at what is happening now and what small changes might feel manageable.
Trish has long experience supporting people coping with family concerns, parenting and blended family issues, adoption and foster care questions, and the stress that comes with caregiving or medical challenges. She also helps people dealing with grief, intimacy-related issues, and career-related stress.
People who work with her can expect straightforward problem-solving, talk about patterns that cause frustration, and setting short-term goals to test new approaches. She also addresses longer-standing concerns like trauma, domestic violence histories, and bipolar mood challenges by focusing on coping strategies and practical supports.
Over her career she has worked with children, adolescents, and adults in different roles, which informs how she frames issues for parents and caregivers. Her practice includes attention to body image, control issues, forgiveness, and isolation or loneliness that often come with life transitions.
How her approaches translate to online work
Trish uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and then try practical alternatives. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and anger that shows up in everyday life. She also uses Solution-Focused Therapy, which centers on small, achievable goals and on what works now. That approach is often chosen when someone wants quick, concrete steps to reduce frustration or improve interactions with others. Choosing the right approach is part of the first conversations. She will work collaboratively to figure out which methods match the client's goals and preferences. That decision is revisited as progress is made and needs change. Please confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Many people find online sessions help fit counseling into a workday, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or remove travel time. Others prefer a longer, less frequent session to dig into patterns. Discussing those preferences at the start helps shape a plan that fits everyday life.Areas of expertise
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, anger, grief, and related family challenges.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and goal oriented, using short-term strategies and problem solving to address immediate concerns.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of counseling experience in clinics, schools, and private practice.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia and practices from that state.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session fees structured?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.