Patricia Donovan , LCSW

Patricia Donovan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Texas with 20 years of clinical experience supporting individuals, couples, and families through a wide range of life challenges. She holds a Bachelor of Arts with studies in psychology and sociology and a Master of Social Work, both earned at Indiana University. Patricia blends a strength-based, solution-focused approach with practical interventions to help clients gain insight and move toward meaningful change.

Her practice emphasizes understanding the roots of presenting problems so that clients can assume greater responsibility for their choices and experience increased freedom in their lives. Patricia welcomes exploration of spiritual beliefs when clients find faith to be a source of comfort and resilience, and she encourages clients to draw on those resources as appropriate during therapy. She also brings extensive personal experience as a wife, a mother of six, and a grandmother of many, and she has been involved with various denominations as well as non-denominational congregations over the years.

Patricia has pursued her own growth through individual and couples therapy and often encourages adult children and family members to seek support when it can be helpful. She aims to create a supportive, respectful environment in which clients can explore underlying issues and work toward practical solutions. Office hours are Monday through Wednesday 9am to 4pm and Friday through Saturday 9am to 4pm.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Patricia integrates several evidence-informed approaches to tailor care to each person's needs. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify their values and take committed action toward a more meaningful life while learning practical ways to relate differently to difficult thoughts and feelings - it is often helpful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical, skills-oriented approach that identifies unhelpful thinking patterns and develops strategies to change behaviors and emotional responses; it can be effective for depression, anxiety, and coping with day-to-day stressors. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, respect, and the client’s own capacity for growth, creating space for exploration of relationships, self-esteem, and family issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Patricia works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, and she adjusts strategies as therapy progresses to best support each person.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow consistent access during life transitions, and provide multiple ways for clients to engage that match their comfort and communication style.