Patricia Gordon, LICSW

Washington · 15 years in practice

Patricia Gordon is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) based in Washington.

License and registration

LICSW, Washington: LW60533000 · expires April 2026
NPI: 1134882632 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 15
Languages: English

Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.

About Patricia

Patricia Gordon is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) based in Washington. She focuses on common struggles like stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, self-esteem, and parenting concerns. She also helps people facing career changes, compassion fatigue, and life transitions.

Her style is straightforward and supportive. She treats people as the expert on their life and works alongside them to set realistic goals. Sessions are aimed at practical steps and clearer thinking rather than long lectures.

Background and approach

Patricia uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy as part of her approach along with attachment-based and client-centered work. She draws on cognitive behavioral strategies and elements of dialectical behavior therapy and mindfulness when those tools fit the clients needs. This mix lets her match methods to what each person finds helpful.

She has 15 years of experience in social services and holds a master's degree in social work from the University of Washington School of Social Work. Much of her recent work has been in independent practice and coordinating care with psychiatrists and social service agencies.

In sessions she aims to create a respectful, affirming space where people can name what matters to them. She helps clients identify unhelpful thoughts, practice new skills, and take steps toward values-driven change. Getting started begins with a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a session.

Focus areas and approaches

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

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Grief
Depression
Addictions
LGBT
Intimacy-related issues
Parenting issues
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
Aging and geriatric issues
Blended family issues
Commitment issues
Emptiness
Family problems
Jealousy
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Personality disorders
Phobias
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

Approaches Patricia names

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Online support

How Patricia’s Approaches Translate to Online Work

Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people notice and name emotional patterns in relationships and personal life. It’s useful for repairing connection, managing intense feelings, and improving how people relate to each other. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds shape expectations and reactions today and can help people change unhelpful patterns in close relationships.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a nonjudgmental and respectful stance. The therapist follows the client’s lead, offers empathy, and helps people find their own answers. Patricia blends these approaches in collaboration with each person to find what fits their goals and situation rather than sticking to a single method.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues matter. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging can support quick reflections between sessions or ongoing coaching-style exchanges. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to keep momentum between meetings.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Patricia focus on?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, parenting concerns, self-esteem, career questions, and coping with life changes.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Sessions are practical and collaborative. She treats clients as the expert on their life and works to set achievable goals together.

How much experience does she have?

She has 15 years of experience in social services and post-master's work, including recent independent practice experience.

What credentials and region are listed?

She holds a WA LICSW and practices from Washington state.

Which languages are supported and can she work internationally?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.

What session formats are available?

She sees clients through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.

How is cost handled?

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?

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