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Patricia Carrington

Patricia Carrington

LPC, CSW

Therapist · Wisconsin · 7+ years of experience

Compassionate counselor who focuses on practical solutions

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  • Goal-directed
  • Nonjudgmental
  • Evening and weekend hours

About Patricia

Patricia Carrington is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Certified Social Worker (CSW) based in Wisconsin. She brings seven years of counseling experience in the therapy context alongside a longer social services background. Patricia is calm, nonjudgmental, and focused on practical steps that fit each person's life.

Patricia listens first and helps clients set clear, achievable goals. She often uses solution-focused ideas to map small changes that add up. Sessions emphasize teamwork and real-world strategies that can be tried between meetings.

Her areas of concern include stress, anxiety, anger, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting strain, and career transitions. She also supports people facing ADHD, compassion fatigue, and challenges tied to adoption, attachment, or caregiving.

Patricia draws on client-centered methods to keep each conversation grounded in the person’s priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) tools are used to notice thought and behavior patterns. Emotionally-Focused Therapy ideas help when relationships and attachment are central to the work.

She aims to build practical plans, whether someone needs help with anger, coping after loss, or navigating life changes. Patricia schedules weekday evenings and weekend hours to fit busy lives. Prospective clients in Wisconsin can use the Start Therapy flow to begin the matching process.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseAnger managementDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Credentials

Wisconsin, Wisconsin

Languages

English

Therapeutic Approaches and how they work online

Client-centered therapy focuses on the person's own goals and experiences. The therapist listens closely and helps reflect what matters to the client, which is useful for building trust and deciding next steps.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. It uses practical exercises and small experiments to change unhelpful patterns, which can help with anxiety, depression, and anger concerns.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on emotions and attachment in relationships. It helps people name and shift interaction patterns that cause hurt and disconnection.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the first few sessions. Patricia will work with clients to identify goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps. This is a collaborative process that centers your priorities.

Session options are not specified here, so confirm the current online formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also help people practice skills in the contexts where they live and work, making changes more practical and immediate.

At a glance

Listed location
Wisconsin
Experience
7+ years
Credentials
LPC, CSW
Languages
English
License (Wisconsin)
LPC · No. 7366-125
License (Wisconsin)
CSW · No. 6397-120
NPI
1013574409

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this counselor address?

Patricia works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, and relationship and intimacy issues among other concerns.

How would you describe the therapy style and approach?

Her style is client-centered and solution-focused, with practical steps and goal setting. She also uses techniques from CBT and Emotionally-Focused Therapy when helpful.

What is Patricia's professional background?

She holds licensure as an LPC and is a CSW, and has seven years in counseling roles plus longer experience in social services and trauma work.

Where is she licensed and practicing?

Patricia practices in Wisconsin and holds the credentials LPC and CSW in that state.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people from other countries work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin therapy with this clinician?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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