Patrice Carroll, LICSW

Patrice Carroll is a licensed clinician in Massachusetts with 15 years of clinical experience. As a LICSW - Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, she brings steady support and a strengths-based perspective to people navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, and the everyday stresses that make life feel harder. She has particular experience working with individuals with disabilities and their families, helping them access coping strategies and practical supports while honoring each person’s knowledge of their own story.

Patrice approaches therapy with the belief that clients are the experts on their lives and that many existing strengths can be drawn on to meet current challenges. She emphasizes collaboration and offers a warm, encouraging presence as clients take steps toward greater fulfillment. Taking that first step toward change requires courage, and Patrice aims to make the process approachable and manageable.

Sessions are offered in flexible formats to fit each person’s needs - video, phone, or text-based sessions are available. Patrice tailors the way she works to what feels most comfortable for each client and supports them in moving from the first step to the next ones in their healing and growth.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Patrice draws from several evidence-informed methods to tailor care to each person’s needs. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify what matters most to them and learn practical ways to move toward those values even when difficult thoughts or feelings arise - it can be useful for anxiety, depression, and chronic stress. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and creating a nonjudgmental space where clients guide the pace and focus of their work - this approach supports self-exploration and building confidence. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on understanding and reshaping emotional responses within relationships, which can help couples and family members improve connection and resolve recurring conflicts.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Patrice works collaboratively with each client to identify which methods fit their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, and she adapts techniques over time as needs change.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to access consistent care around work, family, or mobility constraints. These formats offer flexibility in scheduling, allow therapy to continue from different locations, and help licensed professionals and therapists maintain momentum between sessions when that is helpful for progress.