Patricia Lee , LCSW

Patricia Lee, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Oregon who draws on long experience in both mental health and medical social work. She trained at the School of Social Work at Portland State, graduating in 1993, and later took part in a training and consultation group run by former professors at the Institute for Family Centered Therapy - a formative experience that has shaped her therapeutic style.

Her work emphasizes identifying and building on strengths within individuals and families so that people feel empowered to make meaningful changes. Patricia uses a collaborative approach, viewing clients as partners in setting treatment goals and explaining any therapeutic methods she employs so clients understand and can track their progress. She asks questions designed to open curiosity and foster different emotional responses, helping clients arrive at a more empowered sense of self.

Over the course of her career she has worked with children, adolescents and their parents early on, and later with adults of all ages on issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, family and relationship problems, health and medical concerns, bereavement, end of life matters, and other life challenges. Her experience includes individual therapy, couples counseling, family and group work, and she has provided counseling to adults receiving dialysis at outpatient clinics in the Portland metro area. Patricia understands the barriers people face when seeking counseling and aims to support clients as they navigate those challenges.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Patricia integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy into online work to meet a range of needs. Client-centered therapy focuses on building a respectful, nonjudgmental partnership - the therapist listens deeply, affirms strengths, and supports clients as they explore goals and make changes; this approach can help with relationship concerns, self-esteem, and life transitions. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps people identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and coping with stress because it provides practical tools for changing responses to difficult situations.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Patricia collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She explains options, checks in about progress, and adjusts the plan as therapy unfolds so the work stays aligned with what the client hopes to achieve.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, access support from home or elsewhere, and continue therapy when in-person visits are difficult, while still working with licensed professionals and therapists trained in these approaches.