Patricia Wong, LCSW

Patricia Wong, LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker), offers a pragmatic and compassionate approach that adapts to each person she meets. She balances direct, active guidance with a calm, reverent presence so clients receive practical direction when needed and a restful space for reflection at other times.

Grounded in solution-focused work and trained in cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing, she helps clients identify symptoms and build concrete steps toward change. Her style emphasizes partnering with clients to uncover what is getting in the way of enjoying life now and then developing realistic, achievable strategies to feel better.

Patricia understands how past neglect, abuse, or trauma can shape patterns that cause ongoing emotional pain, difficulty in relationships, or struggles at work. She helps people sort through those responses, address feelings of sadness or anxiety, and replace unhelpful cycles with healthier ways of coping. Her aim is practical - to help clients create a happier, healthier life in the present.

Approach-Focused Online Therapy and Flexible Support

Patricia integrates cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. CBT is practical and goal-oriented, often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and problems that respond to skills-based work.

She also uses motivational interviewing to explore a person’s readiness for change and to strengthen personal motivation. This collaborative, nonjudgmental method is useful when clients feel ambivalent about making changes such as addressing addictions or shifting relationship patterns.

Solution-focused techniques are woven into her sessions to identify strengths and small, achievable steps that move clients toward their goals. This approach emphasizes what is working and builds on real-life solutions to create forward momentum.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic journey. Patricia works collaboratively with each client to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for her practice - clients can meet by video, speak by phone, or use live chat and text-based messaging. These options increase flexibility for scheduling, make regular sessions easier to maintain, and let clients choose the format that best supports their engagement and progress with a licensed professional.