Elizaveta (Liza) Patchen, LCSW

Elizaveta (Liza) Patchen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida who provides mental health and substance abuse counseling for adults. Since 2014 she has worked with people navigating addictions, depression, anxiety, traumatic events, loss of purpose, and relationship concerns, offering practical guidance and therapeutic support.

She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Culture and Arts in 2009 and a Master’s degree in Social Work in 2014. Her clinical background includes inpatient care with elderly patients, outpatient therapy for individuals and families, and work in inpatient addiction treatment. She has also supported people with severe mental illness, creating space to explore their experiences and pursue solutions to difficult life circumstances.

Trained in evidence-based approaches, Elizaveta integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy drawing on MBSR techniques. She emphasizes acceptance of life’s unpredictability while helping clients clarify and redefine personal purpose. Fluent in English and Russian, she tailors services to each person’s needs, whether someone is seeking change, coping with loss, or simply looking for a compassionate listener.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Elizaveta (Liza) Patchen combines client-centered work with skills-based strategies to meet each person where they are. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and helping clients explore their own values and goals so they can rediscover purpose and direction in life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) involves identifying and testing unhelpful thoughts and developing practical skills to manage anxiety, depression, and addictive behaviors. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and simple practices to reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation, which can support recovery from stress and trauma.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Elizaveta works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and personal preferences. This collaborative process allows adjustments over time as progress unfolds.

Online sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for people balancing work, family, or geographic constraints. These options let clients access licensed professionals from home, choose the communication style that feels most comfortable, and maintain continuity of care even when schedules or circumstances change.