- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness work
About Pattra
Pattra Dodd is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida with 20 years of experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions, and lists social anxiety and phobia among her focus areas. She also supports clients facing relationship strain, grief, eating and sleep problems, and career or caregiving challenges.
Pattra favors a practical, client-centered approach. She listens to what people say and helps them set small, achievable goals. Sessions often include clear tools for coping with worry, managing strong emotions, and improving day-to-day routines.
Her background includes long-term clinical work with adults across life stages, including older adults, veterans, and young professionals. That experience informs how she addresses isolation, communication problems, codependency, and commitment concerns. She also works with issues related to aging, life purpose, and compassion fatigue.
Pattra uses methods that focus on thoughts, behaviors, and present-moment awareness. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) inform skill-building for emotion regulation and behavior change. Mindfulness and Motivational Interviewing are used to increase awareness and motivation for change.
People who prefer straightforward talk and practical strategies may find her style helpful. To start, prospective clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. Fees vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How Pattra’s approaches translate to online work
Pattra integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy into a practical framework. CBT looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact, and it helps people spot unhelpful thinking and try small behavioral experiments. DBT emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills, useful for managing strong feelings and improving communication.She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy to keep sessions focused on the person’s priorities. That means the therapist and client check in together about what methods feel most helpful and adjust the plan as needed. Figuring out the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process based on goals and preferences.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online work can make scheduling easier and help fit therapy into a busy routine. Some formats allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, while others support longer skill-building sessions that include worksheets, homework, and guided mindfulness practice. Pattra aims to match the session type to what will work best for each client.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Pattra commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship strain, social anxiety and phobia, eating and sleep problems, career questions, and related issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and practical, focusing on listening, setting small goals, and teaching coping skills people can use day to day.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience working with adults across different life stages, including older adults, veterans, and young professionals.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Florida and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.