Elizaveta (Liza) Patchen

Compassionate, practical care rooted in evidence-based therapy

LCSW Florida

Experience: 9 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English, Russian

About Elizaveta

Elizaveta (Liza) Patchen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who draws on nine years of clinical experience to help people navigate stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, grief, and related concerns.

Background and approach

Trained in evidence-based methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness-informed approaches, she blends practical skill-building with an emphasis on meaning and purpose to support clients coping with depression, self-esteem struggles, sleeping and eating difficulties, and life transitions.

Her background includes work in inpatient and outpatient settings with older adults, families, and people facing severe mental illness and substance use challenges. This variety of settings has informed a flexible therapeutic stance that values listening, collaboration, and practical tools for change.

Bilingual in English and Russian, she provides services to clients in Florida and accepts international clients, offering multiple session formats to fit different needs. Patchen frames therapy as a process of rediscovering purpose and developing effective coping strategies amid life’s unpredictability.

She encourages clients to explore values and realistic behavioral shifts alongside symptom-focused techniques, aiming to restore a sense of balance and forward momentum.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care

Elizaveta integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness-informed care to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical strategies for managing symptoms. CBT focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes; mindfulness techniques support awareness and stress reduction by cultivating present-moment attention.

She also draws on client-centered principles, creating an empathic, collaborative space where goals and priorities are shaped together. Finding the right approach is treated as a partnership; the therapist will work with each person to determine which combination of skills, reflective work, and behavioral strategies best matches their needs and preferences.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to fit regular sessions into a busy life, maintain continuity during transitions, and choose the communication style that feels most helpful for progressing toward therapy goals.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, LGBT issues, eating and sleeping problems, self-esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and ADHD, among other related areas.

What is the therapeutic approach and style like?

The approach combines client-centered engagement with structured techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness practices to balance skill-building with empathic listening.

How much clinical experience does the therapist have?

She has nine years of experience working in inpatient and outpatient settings, supporting people with addictions, severe mental illness, and geriatric concerns as well as families and individuals.

What are the therapist's credentials and where are they based?

She is an LCSW licensed in Florida with credential FL LCSW SW14224 and provides services from Florida.

Which languages are available for sessions and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English and Russian, and she does accept international clients.

What session formats does she offer for therapy?

Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.

How are costs and subscriptions handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working with this therapist?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Grief Depression

Also works with

LGBTEating disordersSleeping disordersSelf esteem Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivity Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disorders Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injury

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

9+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English, Russian