Patricia Wilkinson

Patricia Wilkinson is a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) based in Massachusetts. She brings 40 years of experience supporting adults through stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and major life changes. Her style emphasizes practical skills and steady support for people who feel overwhelmed or stuck.

Patricia previously worked for many years as a medical social worker with young adults and adults. That clinical background means she often helps people facing chronic illness, caregiving strain, hospice and end-of-life concerns, and challenges tied to medical settings. She also supports people dealing with relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, and career transitions.

In sessions she focuses on building coping strategies and strengthening a person’s sense of empowerment. Patricia uses a mix of approaches to match what each person needs, including client-centered work, cognitive behavioral ideas, psychodynamic thinking, solution-focused steps, and parts work through Internal Family Systems. She explains ideas plainly and helps people practice new skills between meetings.

Patricia also has experience with adoption and foster care issues, autism and Asperger Syndrome, aging and geriatric concerns, intellectual disability, chronic pain and illness, and caregiver stress. She aims to be an ally who listens, advocates, and helps people find manageable next steps.

To get started she asks people to fill out a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to her availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Patricia often blends client-centered care and cognitive behavioral therapy. Client-centered work means she listens deeply and follows each person’s lead, helping them feel heard and supported. Cognitive behavioral work involves identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety and improve sleep.

Choosing an approach is collaborative. She will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then tailor the mix of techniques as sessions progress. The process is about trying things, seeing what helps, and adjusting together.

Confirm the specific session formats available before booking, since options are not listed here. Many people find online therapy helps fit meetings into a busy week, makes shorter check-ins easier during a work break, and removes travel time. Others appreciate being able to continue care while coping with chronic illness or caregiving demands. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT exercises, solution-focused planning, and client-centered conversation to remote sessions, and the therapist will help shape sessions to match each person’s needs and daily life.