Patricia "Trish" West

Calm support for life transitions and emotional growth

LCSW North Carolina

Experience: 19 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Patricia

Patricia "Trish" West offers a steady, empathetic presence for people navigating stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, and major life transitions.

Background and approach

She centers sessions on creating an open environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without judgment, and she supports clients who are working on motivation, self esteem, confidence, and coping with change.

With 19 years of professional experience and an LCSW license in North Carolina, Trish draws on a mix of therapeutic methods tailored to the individual's needs. Her background includes work with grief, relationship and family concerns, parenting and career challenges, and a range of issues such as ADHD, compassion fatigue, and substance-related struggles.

Trish aims to help clients move toward greater clarity and more workable strategies for daily life. She frames the first step of therapy as an act of courage and offers a collaborative, nonjudgmental approach to support that process.

Whether addressing attachment or communication patterns, blended family dynamics, chronic illness, or forgiveness work, Trish works with each person to identify goals and practical ways to reach them.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Patricia "Trish" West commonly draws on cognitive behavioral therapy and client-centered therapy in her online practice. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors to improve mood and functioning, which can be helpful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathic listening and validating the client's experience so that people feel heard and can explore goals at their own pace.

She approaches treatment as a collaborative process, helping clients determine which methods fit best with their goals, values, and preferences. Together the therapist and client discuss options and adapt techniques over time so the work stays practical and relevant to the individual's life.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for varied schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain momentum between appointments and to access care from different locations while working on coping strategies, communication patterns, and day-to-day problem solving.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, depression, coping with life changes, and many related concerns listed in her profile.

What therapeutic styles does she use in sessions?

The approach includes client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral techniques, along with motivational interviewing, narrative, and psychodynamic elements depending on client needs.

How long has she practiced as a therapist?

She has 19 years of professional work experience supporting clients through a wide range of emotional and life challenges.

What are her credentials and where is she licensed?

She is an LCSW licensed in North Carolina with the credential NC LCSW C014654.

Is she able to work with non-English speakers or international clients?

She provides services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats are available for online work?

Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different preferences.

What should I expect about cost and payment?

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

How do I begin working with her?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shame ImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

19+ years

Licensed

North Carolina

Languages

English