Patricia Wolfenden

Patricia Wolfenden is a licensed mental health counselor and marriage and family therapist who uses a practical, people-centered approach. She centers sessions on what matters to each person and looks for strengths to build on. Her style is straightforward and respectful, aimed at helping someone take the next step when life feels overwhelming.

She brings extensive experience over many years working with addictions, relationship stress, family conflict and trauma. Patricia helps people manage grief, anxiety, anger, depression, and the stress of major life changes. She also supports people facing career strain, compassion fatigue, and chronic illness concerns.

In sessions she focuses on clear goals and usable tools. She blends acceptance and commitment ideas with cognitive and emotionally focused methods to help people notice patterns and try new responses. Attachment and client-centered perspectives guide the way she listens and helps people strengthen important relationships.

Patricia encourages small, practical steps that connect to a person’s values and daily life. She treats each person as the expert on their story and works collaboratively to reduce overwhelm and increase coping. The aim is to create steady progress rather than quick fixes.

Her practice is based in Florida and she holds both LMHC and LMFT credentials. Patricia respects the courage it takes to begin therapy and helps people move forward at their own pace.

How her approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. It can help with anxiety, grief, addiction, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills for shifting unhelpful patterns; it’s useful for depression, anxiety, and stress. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on emotions in relationships and helps people understand and change how they respond in close connections.

Deciding which approach to use is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, what feels most helpful, and try different methods as needed. That collaborative process makes it easier to find an approach that fits a person’s needs and preferences.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the available session formats before booking. Online therapy can make it simpler to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when a full hour isn’t possible. Many people find it easier to attend regularly when therapy can be scheduled around work, caregiving, or medical appointments. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, CBT, and EFT techniques for remote work so the focus stays on progress and practical skills.