Patricia Donovan, LCSW

Texas · 20 years in practice

Patricia Donovan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Texas.

License and registration

LCSW, Texas: 57131 · expires July 2026
NPI: 1033153366 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 20
Languages: English

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About Patricia

Patricia Donovan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Texas. She draws on two decades of experience to help people facing relationship strain, anxiety, grief, depression, and family concerns. She blends Emotionally-Focused Therapy with practical methods to help clients notice patterns and change them.

Patricia uses client-centered work, cognitive behavioral ideas, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy strategies to make sessions feel focused and useful. She also brings motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques when clients want faster shifts.

Background and approach

Patricia describes her style as strength-based and solution focused. Sessions are aimed at helping people understand where problems come from and try new ways of responding. She invites clients to use their spiritual beliefs as a source of support when they wish.

Her background includes a Bachelor of Arts in psychology and sociology and a Master of Social Work from Indiana University. She has worked in clinical settings for many years and has personal experience navigating marriage and parenting, which she says informs her perspective.

People meet Patricia for help with parenting stress, family of origin issues, codependency, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and life transitions. Her approach emphasizes practical steps, clearer communication, and growing self-awareness so people can make lasting changes.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Patricia lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

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 names

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Online support

Therapy approaches and online options that fit your life

Patricia uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people identify and shift the emotional patterns that keep relationships and personal life stuck. EFT focuses on emotions and attachment needs and can help with intimacy-related issues and conflict. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is also part of her work; ACT teaches practical ways to accept difficult feelings while committing to actions that match personal values, which can help with anxiety, depression, and life transitions.

She combines these approaches with a client-centered stance so the sessions remain collaborative. Finding the best approach is part of the work together - Patricia will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then adapt methods as needed.

Online therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make scheduling easier. Video can recreate a face-to-face conversation, phone calls can work when bandwidth is limited or for brief check-ins, and messaging suits quick updates or ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, family, and travel routines while keeping the focus on practical progress.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does Patricia address?

She helps people with relationship and family issues, parenting stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, and bipolar-related challenges.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her work is strength-based and solution focused, combining Emotionally-Focused Therapy with client-centered and cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice patterns and try different responses.

How much experience does she have?

Patricia has about 20 years of experience as a clinician working in behavioral health and social work settings.

What credentials and location apply?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Texas and practices from that state.

Which languages are supported and can she see clients abroad?

Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

How are costs handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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