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Patricia Brickman

Patricia Brickman

LMHC

Washington

Collaborative therapist for life transitions

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At a glance

Credentials
LMHC
License
LMHC, Washington / LH 61129292
Experience
3 years
Languages
English
Location
Washington

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    • Motivational focus
    • Attachment-informed
    • Practical skills

    About Patricia

    Patricia Brickman is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in Washington. She has been providing therapy for three years and draws on seven years of broader mental health work across settings. Patricia often meets with adults in young adulthood and early midlife to help with common life stresses.

    She trained at Northwest University in Kirkland, Washington, where she earned a master’s degree in Counseling Psychology in 2018. Before and after graduate school she worked in inpatient psychiatric care, residential eating disorder treatment, and community outpatient programs. That background gives her experience with mood concerns and higher-acuity settings.

    Patricia uses Motivational Interviewing alongside Attachment-Based and Client-Centered approaches. She also integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills when they fit a person’s goals. Sessions focus on clear, practical steps and on building motivation to change.

    In sessions she pays attention to relationships, body image, parenting stress, trauma, and life transitions. People often come for help with anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, and self-esteem. She also supports those wrestling with career choices, compassion fatigue, and issues tied to family of origin.

    Her style is collaborative and straightforward. Patricia aims to help people better understand patterns, try small changes, and notice what helps. Prospective clients who want a conversation about goals and next steps can use the platform to begin the matching process.

  2. How these approaches translate to online therapy

    Motivational Interviewing focuses on building a person's own reasons for change. In online sessions this often looks like short, goal-focused conversations that help clarify values and next steps. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to patterns in close relationships and works to strengthen a person’s sense of safety with others; remotely this can mean tracking relationship patterns and trying different ways of relating between sessions.

    Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's experience and priorities and lets the therapist follow the client’s lead. Online, that means sessions are guided by what matters most to the client each week and by collaborative planning for small experiments or changes.

    Finding the right mix of these approaches is part of the work. The therapist will listen to goals, try different strategies, and adjust the plan based on what helps. This is presented as a team effort where the client’s preferences guide which tools are used.

    The practical benefit of online work is fitting therapy into a busy life. It can make scheduling easier, reduce travel time, and allow quicker check-ins around work or caregiving. Because the therapist’s biography does not list specific session formats, confirm current options before booking to see which formats are offered and which match your routine.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepression

    Also works with

    AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

    Additional focus areas

    Attachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsGuilt and shameJealousyLife purposeMood disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    3+ years

    Listed in

    Washington

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does she work with?

    She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy issues, eating and body image concerns, parenting stress, trauma, and mood disorders among other life challenges.

    How would you describe her therapeutic style?

    Her approach is collaborative and client-centered, combining motivational techniques with attachment-informed care and practical skills from CBT and DBT when useful.

    What is her clinical background?

    She earned a master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from Northwest University in 2018 and has three years of direct therapy practice plus prior experience in inpatient and residential settings.

    What credential and region does she practice under?

    She holds the LMHC credential and practices in Washington state.

    Can I work with her from outside the United States?

    Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients, so people outside the U.S. may be able to connect depending on licensing and logistics.

    What session formats are available?

    The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.

    How are fees and billing handled?

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

    How do I begin working with her?

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

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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