Patricia Lee

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.