Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
PATRICIA LEE, LCSW
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Oregon with 22 years of combined experience in mental health and medical social work. I graduated from the School of Social Work at Portland State in 1993 and subsequently participated in a training and consultation group that was led by some of my former professors. It was that training through the former Institute for Family Centered Therapy that ultimately influenced who I am as a counselor and social worker today and how I have practiced therapy over the years.
My therapy approach is based on models that help empower clients by identifying strengths in themselves and their families. When people feel empowered they can and will improve all aspects of their lives. My style is collaborative. I view my clients as partners and establish treatment goals with them. I educate clients about any therapy modalities that I use with them, and keep them informed about their progress. I ask questions to elicit the client’s curiosity about his or her situation so that my clients can have a different emotional response to that situation. They will ultimately have a different (empowered) understanding of self.
My practice experience has been with children, adolescents and their parents earlier in my career. The bulk of my clients have been adults of all ages with issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, family issues, other relationship issues, health and medical problems, employment concerns, bereavement, end of life concerns, and a host of other problems. I have provided individual therapy, couples counseling, family therapy and group therapy in a variety of employment settings and in private practice. I have extensive experience in counseling adults receiving dialysis treatment at several outpatient clinics in the Portland metro area.
I know that there are many barriers to pursuing counseling, including whatever stressful situation that you find yourself in, the stigma attached to mental health, the logistics of finding a counseling program or center, the difficulties of scheduling counseling appointments, and the challenges of connecting with a counselor that is right for you. I want you to know that schedule is flexible and I that will work with you to get through any other barriers.
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Patricia Lee is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Oregon with 24 years of experience in mental health and medical social work. She earned her degree from the School of Social Work at Portland State University in 1993 and later took part in a training and consultation group led by some of her former professors. That training through the former Institute for Family Centered Therapy shaped the way she practices counseling and social work over the years.
Her clinical approach emphasizes empowering people by identifying strengths in themselves and in their families. She works in a collaborative manner, viewing clients as partners and setting treatment goals together. Patricia explains any therapeutic methods she uses, keeps clients informed about progress, and asks questions meant to encourage curiosity so clients can respond emotionally to situations in new, more empowered ways.
Early in her career she worked with children, adolescents and their parents. The bulk of her practice has been with adults of all ages facing issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, family conflicts, other relationship concerns, health and medical problems, employment challenges, bereavement and end of life matters, among other difficulties.
She has provided individual therapy, couples counseling, family therapy and group therapy in a variety of employment settings as well as in private practice. Patricia also has extensive experience counseling adults receiving dialysis treatment at several outpatient clinics in the Portland metro area.
Patricia understands the many barriers that can make pursuing counseling difficult – from scheduling and logistical obstacles to the stigma around mental health and the challenge of connecting with the right counselor. Her schedule is flexible, and she works with clients to address those barriers and make therapy more accessible.
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A major benefit is flexibility – clients can choose the format that fits their life, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat or in-app messaging. This variety makes it easier to schedule appointments and maintain continuity of care.
All therapists offering these services are licensed professionals, and clients are free to switch providers at any time if they want a different fit. For many people, the convenience and accessibility of online therapy make it a practical option for addressing everyday mental health concerns.
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