Patricia Brickman, LMHC
LMHC supporting young adults through life transitions
- Adults 18-35
- Trauma-informed care
- EFT and DBT
About Patricia Brickman
Patricia Brickman is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Washington who brings focused, trauma-informed care to adults navigating relationship, mood, and life-transition challenges. She has seven years of experience working in the mental health field and has provided direct therapy for three years, drawing on clinical work in inpatient psychiatric facilities, residential eating disorder treatment, and community-based intensive outpatient and outpatient counseling clinics.
Patricia earned her Master of Counseling Psychology from Northwest University in Kirkland, WA in 2018. She primarily works with adults ages 18 to 35 and offers support for relationship difficulties, self-esteem and body image concerns, parenting stress and postpartum issues, trauma, and significant life changes. Her approach centers on a client-focused, trauma-aware framework that honors each person’s pace and priorities.
In sessions she blends emotion-focused and dialectical behavior strategies with holistic practices to help people increase emotional awareness, build practical coping skills, and pursue meaningful changes. Patricia emphasizes collaboration and compassionate guidance aimed at helping individuals better understand themselves and move toward a life they find worthwhile.
Patricia earned her Master of Counseling Psychology from Northwest University in Kirkland, WA in 2018. She primarily works with adults ages 18 to 35 and offers support for relationship difficulties, self-esteem and body image concerns, parenting stress and postpartum issues, trauma, and significant life changes. Her approach centers on a client-focused, trauma-aware framework that honors each person’s pace and priorities.
In sessions she blends emotion-focused and dialectical behavior strategies with holistic practices to help people increase emotional awareness, build practical coping skills, and pursue meaningful changes. Patricia emphasizes collaboration and compassionate guidance aimed at helping individuals better understand themselves and move toward a life they find worthwhile.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
Attachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsGuilt and shameJealousyLife purposeMood disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Gottman Method Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Patricia Brickman have?
Patricia Brickman has three years of experience providing therapy.
Is Patricia Brickman a licensed therapist?
Yes. She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). License details: WA LMHC LH 61129292.
In which languages does Patricia Brickman provide therapy?
Patricia provides therapy in English.
Where is Patricia Brickman located?
She is located in Washington.
How can I work with Patricia Brickman as my therapist?
You can work with Patricia Brickman through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Patricia Brickman work with international clients?
Yes, Patricia Brickman works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Patricia Brickman cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Emotion-Focused and Skills-Based Therapy Online
Patricia commonly integrates client-centered therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) into her online practice. Client-centered therapy emphasizes an accepting, nonjudgmental stance in which the therapist helps the person explore their goals and values so they can find their own path forward. EFT focuses on identifying and reshaping emotional responses within relationships and individual experience to improve connection and emotional clarity. DBT teaches concrete skills for managing intense emotions, reducing unhelpful behaviors, and improving interpersonal effectiveness.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process, and Patricia works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. Licensed professionals tailor sessions over time as priorities and circumstances change.
Online therapy with Patricia is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to fit consistent support into daily life and to maintain continuity of care even when routines or locations shift.