Patricia (Trish) Woodson , LPC

Patricia (Trish) Woodson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia who brings long-standing experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families. She has practiced in a range of settings including local mental health clinics, private practice and school environments, and she draws on that breadth when helping clients navigate stress, anxiety, grief, relationship challenges and family transitions.

Her counseling style is warm, accepting and encouraging, focused on helping each person become the best version of themselves while addressing the issues they face. She uses evidence-informed methods such as solution-focused therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to create practical, goal-oriented work that fits each client. She also incorporates a client-centered stance that values the individual’s perspective and strengths.

Woodson has significant experience with parenting and blended family dynamics, ADHD, couples work and grief support, and she stays current with clinical trends and resources to inform her practice. As a licensed clinician, she aims to collaborate with clients to identify realistic steps forward and to support them through life changes, relationship concerns and emotional challenges.

Practical Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps clients identify and adjust unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. It is often used to address anxiety, depression, stress and mood-related concerns by teaching concrete skills for coping and problem solving.

Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes building on existing strengths and identifying small, achievable steps toward client-defined goals. This approach can be especially helpful for navigating life transitions, relationship issues and parenting challenges by focusing sessions on practical outcomes and progress.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Patricia works with clients to assess needs, goals and preferences and then tailors techniques from these methods to fit each person or family. She aims to create a plan that feels realistic and relevant to daily life.

Online therapy with Patricia is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules and differing comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, manage appointments around work and family commitments, and access support from the location that works best for the client.