Patricia Carrington , LPC, CSW

Patricia "Patt" Carrington is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and CSW - a trained social work professional - practicing in Wisconsin with seven years of clinical experience. She draws on a background in social services, case management, and trauma counseling to support clients across the lifespan, combining a calm, easygoing manner with practical, goal-oriented care.

Known for a non-judgmental and solution-focused style, she works with individuals, couples, and young people facing anxiety, depression, anger concerns, adjustment difficulties, and substance use challenges. Patricia emphasizes building rapport and trust so clients feel heard and empowered to pursue meaningful change in their lives.

Her approach encourages collaboration; she partners with each person to set realistic goals and to identify strategies that fit their daily routines and values. Influenced by solution-focused ideas, she also integrates a range of therapeutic techniques drawn from client-centered care, cognitive behavioral methods, emotionally-focused work, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to tailor treatment to each client’s needs.

Patricia has experience addressing a wide spectrum of issues including family conflict, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting challenges, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and career-related stress. Her aim is to help people find workable paths forward and to support them in becoming the best version of themselves.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Patricia Carrington draws from client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and emotionally-focused therapy to guide online work. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and empathy so clients can explore their values and choices; it helps with building self-esteem, improving relationships, and navigating life transitions. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; it is often useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with daily stressors. Emotionally-focused therapy addresses patterns in relationships by helping people recognize and respond to emotional needs, which can help couples and family members improve connection and resolve conflict.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Patricia collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and circumstances, adjusting strategies as work progresses to ensure the best possible fit. This collaborative stance helps clients feel involved and invested in their own growth.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur by video call or phone, and ongoing work can be supported through live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to access regular support around work, family, and other commitments, and allow licensed professionals to provide consistent care even when in-person visits are not feasible.