Licensed clinical social worker recordFlorida
Patricia Westwood, LCSW
Florida
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Trauma
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Florida
- LCSW, licence SW16125
- NPI
- 1396524765
- Experience
- 18 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Florida
These details come from information Patricia supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- CBT strategies
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Patricia
Patricia Westwood is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida with 18 years of practice. She focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and depression in straightforward, practical ways. Patricia speaks English and works to make sessions clear and actionable for people juggling work and family responsibilities.
She often starts by listening to what feels most urgent and then helps set simple goals. Sessions emphasize practical skills - managing strong emotions, reducing anxiety, and handling triggers linked to past trauma. Patricia uses approaches such as client-centered work, cognitive behavioral strategies, dialectical behavior skills, mindfulness, and trauma-focused methods to guide those steps.
Patricia helps people untangle communication problems and manage mood disorders. She also supports clients dealing with divorce and separation and those rebuilding a sense of self and self-love after loss or stress. Her work includes addressing post-traumatic stress and the behavioral patterns that keep problems repeating.
Her style is direct and person-focused: she talks through challenges, helps plan concrete next steps, and teaches tools to use between sessions. Patricia recognizes that changing habits takes time and she works at a steady pace with each person’s circumstances in mind.
To begin, clients select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. Costs vary with location and services use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
BHow sessions work
How her approaches work for online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and working from the client's priorities. It helps people clarify what matters to them and decide practical next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete tools to change unhelpful patterns and reduce anxiety. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for managing strong emotions, tolerating distress, and improving communication.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will review goals, symptoms, and preferences together and suggest which methods to try first. Clients and the therapist adjust the plan as progress is made, keeping the process collaborative and goal-oriented.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people practice new skills in day-to-day life and bring real situations into sessions for immediate feedback. Ask about format choices when you schedule so you can plan how sessions will fit into work and family routines.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and depression. Additional focuses include communication problems, divorce and separation, mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, and self-love.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and person-focused, using listening, skill teaching, and action planning. She combines client-centered methods with CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and trauma-focused techniques.
How much experience does she have?
She has 18 years of professional experience working with people on the listed concerns. That experience informs how she prioritizes concrete skills and steady progress.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida. Sessions are provided from that licensure location.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are provided?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Costs vary with location and services use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Pricing details depend on the chosen plan and local factors.
How do I get started?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session. That starts the intake and matching process.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers