Patricia Carrington , LPC, CSW

Patricia "Patt" Carrington is a licensed counselor based in Wisconsin who combines practical problem solving with a compassionate, calm presence. She holds the LPC credential - Licensed Professional Counselor - and a CSW social work credential, and she brings seven years of experience in social services, case management, and trauma-informed counseling with diverse clients across the lifespan. Her style emphasizes rapport-building, trust, and steady support while remaining solution-focused and results-oriented.

Patricia works with individuals, couples, and young people facing anxiety, depression, stress, trauma and abuse, anger, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, parenting challenges, career struggles, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. She also addresses issues such as abandonment, adoption and foster care dynamics, attachment and avoidant personality patterns, blended family complications, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, codependency, and communication or control difficulties. Her earlier work as a social worker involved supporting women and children affected by abuse and trauma, which continues to inform her approach.

Influenced by Solution-Focused Therapy, Patricia helps clients set future-minded goals and identify practical steps that fit their daily lives. She aims to collaborate with each person to find strategies that work for them rather than applying one-size-fits-all solutions. Patricia is available for weekday evenings after 6:00pm and on Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00am to 4:00pm. She checks messages two to three times per day and responds within 24 hours, making it easier for people balancing work, school, and family obligations to access care.

Approaches for Online Therapy and How They Help

Patricia uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a supportive, non-directive environment where the client’s own goals guide the work. This approach helps people who need a collaborative space to explore feelings, build self-understanding, and develop personal solutions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; it is especially useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with life transitions. Emotionally-Focused Therapy focuses on understanding and reshaping emotional responses in close relationships, making it a strong fit for couples or individuals working on intimacy, attachment, and relationship challenges.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Patricia will discuss goals, preferences, and life circumstances to determine which methods or combination of methods are likely to be most helpful, and she adapts the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to enhance accessibility and flexibility. These options make it easier to fit counseling into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and maintain continuity of care during life transitions, while allowing licensed professionals to deliver structured, goal-oriented support that aligns with each client’s needs.