Patricia Van de Vyver, LMSW

Patricia Van de Vyver brings five years of experience supporting individuals through periods of change, stress, and recovery. She holds an LMSW, a Licensed Master Social Worker, and approaches each therapeutic relationship with empathy and respect. Patricia emphasizes a judgement-free, unconditionally accepting environment where self-discovery and personal growth can unfold at a client’s pace. She adapts conversation and treatment plans to reflect each person’s specific needs, preferences, and goals, drawing on a range of clinical methods when appropriate.

Her work addresses a broad spectrum of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family challenges, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, parenting and career questions, as well as conditions like ADHD and bipolar disorder. Patricia also focuses on issues such as codependency, communication problems, control issues, and feelings of guilt or isolation. She values collaboration and tailors interventions to practical life circumstances. Patricia is flexible with scheduling and invites prospective clients to reach out so timing and logistics can be arranged to fit their routines.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Patricia frequently integrates Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) into her work, selecting methods that fit each person's needs. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on understanding the client’s perspective and building a trusting, supportive relationship to promote insight and self-directed growth - it is helpful for self-esteem, relationship concerns, and life transitions. CBT teaches practical skills to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression and improve day-to-day coping. DBT offers tools for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness, making it useful for people navigating strong emotional reactions or ongoing relationship strain.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Patricia collaborates with clients to determine what combination of methods aligns with their goals, preferences, and life circumstances. She regularly checks in and adjusts the plan as needed to ensure an effective fit.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to access care without compromising continuity. These formats offer flexibility for scheduling, reduce travel time, and allow therapy to be incorporated into busy routines, while still enabling meaningful work with licensed professionals and therapists.