Patricia Childress, LCSW
Licensed LCSW guiding life transitions
- Grief and life transitions
- Veterans and first responders
- Parenting and family support
About Patricia Childress
Patricia Childress is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 26 years of experience helping individuals, couples, and families navigate difficult transitions and emotional challenges. She brings a compassionate, interactive style to therapy and focuses on practical, solution-focused plans that support short-term change and strengthen long-term resilience.
Her clinical background spans the lifespan, from pediatrics to geriatrics, and she has a particular passion for working with Veterans, first responders, and active military. As a mother of five, she pairs professional training with lived experience in child development, family systems, and the complexities of family dynamics. That blend of perspectives informs her work with parenting, blended families, and relationship concerns.
Patricia has an extensive background in grief work and defines grief broadly to include any significant, unexpected, or unplanned life change - not only losses due to death but events like divorce, moves, job changes, and altered relationships. She helps clients explore unresolved feelings tied to these events and build a practical toolbox for managing future challenges.
Her approach emphasizes collaboration, empathy, and clearly defined goals. Patricia creates individualized plans of care and uses solution-focused strategies to help clients make measurable improvements, reduce the sense of overwhelm, and move forward with greater confidence.
Her clinical background spans the lifespan, from pediatrics to geriatrics, and she has a particular passion for working with Veterans, first responders, and active military. As a mother of five, she pairs professional training with lived experience in child development, family systems, and the complexities of family dynamics. That blend of perspectives informs her work with parenting, blended families, and relationship concerns.
Patricia has an extensive background in grief work and defines grief broadly to include any significant, unexpected, or unplanned life change - not only losses due to death but events like divorce, moves, job changes, and altered relationships. She helps clients explore unresolved feelings tied to these events and build a practical toolbox for managing future challenges.
Her approach emphasizes collaboration, empathy, and clearly defined goals. Patricia creates individualized plans of care and uses solution-focused strategies to help clients make measurable improvements, reduce the sense of overwhelm, and move forward with greater confidence.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Stress, AnxietyLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesDepressionCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Patricia Childress have?
She has 26 years of experience.
Is Patricia Childress a licensed therapist?
Yes. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Her Florida license is listed as FL LCSW SW16130.
In which languages does Patricia Childress provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Patricia Childress located?
She is located in Florida.
How can I work with Patricia Childress as my therapist?
You can work with Patricia Childress through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Patricia Childress work with international clients?
Yes, Patricia Childress works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Patricia Childress 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.
Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care
Patricia frequently integrates client-centered therapy into her work, creating a respectful, empathetic environment where clients lead the conversation and feel heard. This approach supports exploration of values, relationships, and self-esteem while strengthening the therapeutic alliance.
She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, stress, and sleep difficulties. CBT emphasizes concrete exercises and measurable changes that clients can apply between sessions.
Mindfulness therapy is another tool she draws on to teach present-moment awareness and techniques for regulating emotion and reducing reactivity, which can be helpful for grief, trauma-related distress, and chronic stress.
Finding the right approach is collaborative - Patricia works with each person to match methods to their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds. In online sessions, licensed professionals can use these same approaches effectively across modalities.
Online therapy via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility and accessibility for people with busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or distance barriers. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, schedule regular sessions, and integrate therapeutic tools into daily life.
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