Patricia Lee, LCSW

Patricia Lee, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Oregon with 24 years of experience in mental health and medical social work. She earned her degree from the School of Social Work at Portland State University in 1993 and later took part in a training and consultation group led by former professors, an experience connected to the former Institute for Family Centered Therapy that shaped her approach to counseling.

Her work emphasizes empowerment by helping people and families recognize and build on their strengths. Patricia practices in a collaborative manner, viewing clients as partners in care and setting treatment goals together. She explains any therapeutic methods she uses, tracks progress with clients, and asks questions designed to promote curiosity so individuals can shift their emotional responses and arrive at a more empowered understanding of themselves. The credential LCSW stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a professional license to provide clinical mental health services.

Earlier in her career Patricia worked extensively with children, adolescents, and their parents. Over time her caseload has focused primarily on adults of all ages facing issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, family and relationship difficulties, medical and health-related concerns, employment stress, bereavement, and end-of-life matters. She has provided individual, couples, family, and group therapy in a variety of settings, including private practice, and has substantial experience counseling adults receiving dialysis at outpatient clinics in the Portland metro area.

Patricia recognizes common barriers to starting therapy - from scheduling challenges to stigma and the difficulty of finding the right provider - and she strives to offer flexible scheduling and practical support to help people access care and move forward.

Therapeutic approaches and accessible online care

Patricia Lee often uses client-centered therapy, which focuses on listening closely to each person and supporting them to find their own solutions and sense of direction; this approach is helpful for building self-esteem, navigating life changes, and improving relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is another method she uses to help people identify and shift unhelpful thought and behavior patterns that contribute to anxiety, depression, and mood concerns. Mindfulness therapy offers simple, practical techniques to increase present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity, which can support coping with stress, grief, and chronic health issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Patricia works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She explains options, adjusts strategies over time, and partners with clients to track progress and refine the plan.

Online therapy makes these approaches more accessible by offering sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options provide flexibility for scheduling, reduce travel time, and allow people to receive support from their own homes or other convenient locations while working with licensed professionals and therapists who can adapt care to individual circumstances.