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Patricia Frost

Patricia Frost

LCSW

Virginia

Therapist focused on motivation and self-esteem

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At a glance

Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, Virginia / 0904005344
Experience
30 years
Languages
English
Location
Virginia

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    • Motivational approach
    • Practical coping skills
    • Compassionate support

    About Patricia

    Patricia Frost is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Virginia who focuses on building motivation and supporting self-esteem. She has three decades of professional experience helping people work through depression, anxiety, and relationship stress. Patricia aims to meet each person where they are and create a plan that fits their life.

    Her practice centers on clear conversation and practical steps. She uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change. She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy to keep sessions respectful and focused on the person’s priorities.

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps when negative thoughts and behaviors get in the way of daily life. Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques can support emotion regulation and coping during high stress. Patricia also integrates Mindfulness Therapy to teach present-moment skills that reduce reactivity.

    Patricia has worked with people facing trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and panic symptoms, as well as those dealing with isolation, life purpose questions, and end-of-life concerns. She addresses social anxiety, seasonal mood shifts, and communication or control issues in everyday relationships.

    Her approach is adaptable. Sessions are tailored to what each person needs, with straightforward talk and concrete tools. She emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassionate support throughout the therapeutic process.

  2. How therapy approaches shape online work

    Patricia uses Motivational Interviewing to help people uncover their own reasons for change, with gentle questions that build readiness and momentum. Client-Centered Therapy keeps the focus on each person's priorities, offering empathic listening and guidance rather than a one-size-fits-all plan. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) provides hands-on tools to spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that make daily life harder. Finding the right combination of these approaches is part of the work. Patricia will collaborate with each person to choose what fits their goals, needs, and preferences. Sessions are tailored together so techniques match what someone wants to address, whether that is mood, panic, or communication skills. Confirm the therapist's current session options before booking, as session formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also be helpful when someone prefers not to be on camera or needs a lower-bandwidth option. Discussing practical needs during the first scheduling steps helps shape how sessions will run.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Self esteemDepression

    Also works with

    Stress, AnxietyLGBTTrauma and abuseBipolar disorder

    Additional focus areas

    Communication problemsControl issuesHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposePanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

    Experience

    30+ years

    Listed in

    Virginia

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does Patricia commonly help with?

    She helps people dealing with self-esteem, depression, stress, anxiety, and issues related to trauma and abuse. Her focus also includes bipolar disorder, panic attacks, and loneliness.

    What is her therapeutic style?

    Patricia uses a collaborative, client-centered style and motivational techniques to help people find reasons to change. She blends practical skills with supportive conversation.

    How much experience does she have?

    She brings 30 years of professional experience working in behavioral health and related settings.

    What are her credentials and where is she based?

    She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Virginia and practices from that state.

    Which languages are available for sessions?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Can she work with international clients?

    She does not accept international clients at this time.

    How does billing and cost work?

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

    What steps start the process of working together?

    Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's 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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