- Emotion-focused work
- ACT and CBT methods
- Family concerns
About Patricia
Patricia Wolfenden is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Florida with 25 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing addictions, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, grief, stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, career shifts, and depression. Patricia also supports coping with life changes and compassion fatigue.
She centers conversations on the person in front of her and treats each client as the expert on their own story. Sessions focus on naming emotions, noticing patterns, and building practical skills to manage difficult moments. Patricia uses clear, direct talk to help people understand what keeps problems repeating and what can change.
Patricia draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy to address attachment and emotional patterns. She also integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to offer action steps and awareness work. Attachment-Based and Client-Centered ideas guide how she approaches relationships and trust in sessions.
People come for a mix of problem-solving and emotion-focused work. Some sessions involve talking through a recent event and planning next steps. Other sessions slow down to track feelings and the needs behind them.
Her practice attends to a wide range of family-related topics such as adoption and foster care, blended family issues, family of origin concerns, and divorce or separation. She also has experience with substance misuse, chronic illness and pain, fertility concerns, and first responder issues.
How Patricia’s approaches work for online sessions
Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people name and understand emotions and attachment patterns that shape relationships. It is useful for recognizing why certain interactions keep repeating and for changing how people respond to feeling threatened or shut down.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and committing to actions that reflect personal values. This can help with anxiety, stress, and moving through life changes.
Clients and the therapist work together to choose which approach fits the situation. Patricia will listen to goals and preferences and then suggest whether emotion-focused work, ACT strategies, or CBT tasks make the most sense. That decision is collaborative and can change over time based on progress and needs.
Confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific online options. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into a workday, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or reduce travel time. Talk with Patricia about how you want to use online sessions so they match your schedule and the work you want to do.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with addictions, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, grief, stress, anxiety, anger, self-esteem, career issues, depression, and coping with life changes.
How does she approach therapy?
Patricia uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She combines emotion-focused work with practical steps to change patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 25 years of professional experience working with a wide range of concerns including family and addiction issues.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Florida indicated as FL LMHC and FL LMFT.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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