Therapist profile
Patricia Carrington, LPC, CSW
Wisconsin
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anger and Relationship Concerns
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- CredentialsLPC, CSW
- LicenseLPC, Wisconsin / 7366-125; CSW, Wisconsin / 6397-120
- NPI1013574409
- Experience7 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationWisconsin
About
- Client-Centered methods
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
About Patricia
Patricia Carrington is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Certified Social Worker (CSW) practicing in Wisconsin with seven years of therapy experience. She focuses on everyday struggles like stress, anxiety, anger, depression, addiction, relationship problems, parenting strain, and managing life transitions. Sessions aim to be straightforward and solution-oriented.
Patricia draws on a long background in social services and trauma work. She began as a social worker supporting women and children affected by abuse and has since provided case management and counseling across diverse settings. That history informs a practical approach to handling strong emotions and difficult life events.
Her style is calm and direct. Patricia uses Client-Centered methods to listen and prioritize what the client knows about their life. She blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and elements of Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) to help people notice patterns, manage reactions, and repair important relationships.
When anger or frustration comes up, she focuses on specific skills and realistic steps. That may include identifying triggers, working on communication, and building short-term coping strategies that fit into daily life. The goal is workable change rather than abstract theory.
Patricia also incorporates motivational interviewing and mindfulness techniques to help with motivation, cravings, or stress that drives reactive behavior. She frames sessions around clear goals and practical tools that clients can use between meetings.
Scheduling is intended to fit busy lives: weekday evenings and weekend times are part of her practice pattern. Prospective clients are asked to use the online matching flow to arrange a first session and to confirm current session options before booking.
How sessions work
How Patricia’s approaches translate to online work
Patricia commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy to listen closely and prioritize the client’s own goals. That approach focuses on understanding what matters to the person and shaping sessions around their perspective. It helps when someone wants to clarify values or decide on practical next steps.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at thoughts, feelings, and behaviors together. CBT provides concrete exercises to reduce reactivity, reshape unhelpful thinking, and change patterns that fuel anger or anxiety. Emotionally-Focused Therapy is another strand she draws on to address relational patterns and improve how people connect and communicate with others.
Choosing which approach to emphasize is a collaborative process. Patricia will discuss options during the first meetings, set short-term goals, and adjust methods based on what the client finds helpful. The emphasis is on working together to find tools that fit the client’s needs and daily life.
Session format options are not specified in the biography, so confirm current offerings before booking. Many clients appreciate online work because it can be easier to fit sessions around work, reduce travel time, or use shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. If you need a specific arrangement, check the available session formats during the matching and scheduling steps.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, addictions, relationship and parenting concerns, and other life changes listed in her specialties.
What is her approach in sessions?
Her style is solution-focused and practical, using Client-Centered methods alongside CBT and Emotionally-Focused techniques to set goals and build skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of experience as a therapist and a longer background in social services and trauma-informed work.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She holds LPC and CSW credentials and practices in Wisconsin under WI LPC and WI CSW authorization.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are provided?
Confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not specify exact online or in-person options.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the booking flow.
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