- Client-centered approach
- Mindfulness and CBT
- English and Russian
About Elizaveta
Elizaveta (Liza) Patchen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who uses practical, evidence-informed methods to help people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, and other life disruptions. She brings nine years of clinical experience and speaks both English and Russian, which can help when language makes it easier to explain difficult feelings.
She earned a Master of Social Work in 2014 after completing a bachelor’s degree in Culture and Arts. Her background includes work with older adults in inpatient settings and providing outpatient therapy to individuals and families. She has also worked in inpatient addiction treatment and with people experiencing severe mental illness, offering a steady presence during hard moments.
Liza grounds sessions in client-centered care while drawing on cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness practices. She also uses dialectical behavior ideas and trauma-focused approaches when those fit a person’s needs. In session she focuses on helping people clarify purpose, build coping skills, and make small changes that add up over time.
Typical concerns she addresses include depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, substance use, sleeping and eating problems, low self-esteem, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and codependency. She also works with issues related to caregiving, chronic illness, body image, and forgiveness.
People can expect a straightforward style focused on practical tools and steady support. To begin, clients follow the site's start steps to match and schedule a first appointment according to the therapist's availability.
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the person. It helps people feel heard while they identify goals and next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, works on the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change unhelpful patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, adds skills for coping with strong emotions, tolerating distress, and improving emotion regulation.Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will discuss goals, try techniques that match those goals, and adjust methods based on what helps most. That means sessions can shift over time from skills training to processing trauma or to rebuilding routines depending on the client's needs.
The therapist's profile does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make therapy easier to fit into a busy life by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins, or providing a way to meet when schedules are tight. Many people find that remote sessions help them practice skills in everyday settings and keep momentum between appointments.
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Experience
9+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English, Russian
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, self-esteem, sleeping and eating problems, and codependency among other issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is client-centered and practical, combining talk with concrete skills from cognitive behavioral and mindfulness approaches.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of clinical experience working in inpatient and outpatient settings since earning her Master of Social Work in 2014.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Florida.
Which languages can sessions be held in?
Sessions are offered in English and Russian, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled for sessions?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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