Patricia Helton
Virginia LCSW specializing in trauma, addiction, and anxiety
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About
Patricia Helton is a Virginia-licensed clinical social worker with 26 years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem concerns, and depression, and maintains focused attention on areas such as codependency, dissociation, domestic violence, and substance use. Her work honors the strengths that each person brings and seeks to identify practical steps that align with personal values and goals.
She draws on a range of clinical approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, and mindfulness-based work. Sessions emphasize collaboration so that clients help shape priorities and pacing. Patricia notes that beginning therapy often takes courage and treats that first step as an important part of the process.
She draws on a range of clinical approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, and mindfulness-based work. Sessions emphasize collaboration so that clients help shape priorities and pacing. Patricia notes that beginning therapy often takes courage and treats that first step as an important part of the process.
- Location:
- Virginia, United States
- Years Experience:
- 26
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem, Depression
Other areas of experience: Codependency, Communication problems, Dissociation, Domestic violence, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: VA LCSW 0904016132
- NPI Number: 1285400986
- License: LCSW (Virginia)
Remote options and therapeutic approaches
Patricia offers online work using approaches that can be adapted to remote formats. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is described in accessible terms to identify patterns of thinking and behavior and to develop practical skills for managing symptoms. Mindfulness-based work is presented as a way to increase present-moment awareness and to complement other strategies for emotional regulation.
For clients with histories of traumatic events, she incorporates EMDR when appropriate, using its structured protocol to process distressing memories in the context of a collaborative plan. Throughout remote sessions, the emphasis is on working together to choose methods that fit the client’s needs and goals.
Remote communication options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing flexibility in how people participate in the therapeutic process.
What is Patricia Helton's professional background?
Patricia has 26 years of professional experience as a clinical social worker.
What credentials does she hold?
She is a licensed clinical social worker with VA LCSW license number 0904016132.
Which languages does she use in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English according to the profile.
Where is she located?
She is licensed and based in Virginia.
How can clients work with her remotely?
Communication options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
Does she accept international clients?
The profile indicates she does not accept international clients.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
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