Patricia Godwin

Patricia Godwin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Utah with 25 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, parenting challenges, career uncertainty, addictions, trauma, grief, and questions about life purpose.

Her approach is conversational and practical. Sessions focus on what is happening now and on small, doable changes. She uses talking, reflection, and goal-focused steps rather than long lectures or vague advice.

Patricia integrates Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to help people notice thought patterns and try different behaviors. She also draws on Solution-Focused methods and Motivational Interviewing to set reachable goals and strengthen motivation. The Gottman Method informs her work around communication and relationship tasks.

In a typical meeting she listens for patterns that keep problems stuck, then suggests experiments to test new ways of responding. She will coach on communication skills, boundaries, problem-solving, and relapse prevention for addictions when relevant. Sessions may address practical needs such as coping with life changes, midlife decisions, or caregiving for aging relatives.

Patricia avoids labels and emphasizes respectful dialogue. She works with people dealing with hospice or end-of-life concerns, cancer-related stress, postpartum depression, and discrimination-related distress. Her style is direct but supportive, aimed at helping people find clearer steps forward.

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on the person’s concerns and values. It emphasizes listening and reflecting so the client’s priorities shape the work and goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. It often uses short exercises and homework to practice skills between meetings. The Gottman Method focuses on communication and managing conflict in relationships, offering concrete skills for repair and understanding.

Deciding which approach to use is part of the work together. Patricia will discuss options, try approaches that match the client’s goals, and adjust based on what helps. The therapist and client set goals and evaluate whether the methods fit those goals over time.

Confirm the session formats before booking because the biography does not list specific options. Online sessions can make scheduling easier and fit into daily life more readily. They can allow shorter check-ins during a lunch break, let someone join from another city without travel, or reduce time spent commuting. These practical benefits can make it simpler to keep therapy consistent while working through stress, career questions, relationship skills, or life purpose concerns.