- Person-centered care
- Mindfulness tools
- CBT and DBT skills
About Pattra
Pattra Dodd is a licensed clinical social worker with 20 years of experience. She practices in Florida and helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and life changes. Pattra focuses on practical steps people can use day to day to feel steadier and more able to cope.
Her work often centers on improving how people handle strong emotions like anger and grief. She also supports those living with trauma histories, bipolar disorder, or compassion fatigue. Pattra helps people sort through relationship and communication problems and addresses eating and career concerns when these affect daily life.
Pattra uses a collaborative, person-centered style in sessions. She listens first, then helps clients set clear, manageable goals. Sessions typically include skill building from cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior approaches, plus mindfulness and motivational techniques to reinforce progress.
She has experience with issues that can follow major life transitions, including aging concerns, isolation, and challenges faced by veterans and young adults. Pattra describes therapy as a joint process where small changes add up over time.
People who choose Pattra can expect a straightforward, empathetic approach that focuses on practical tools. To begin, readers should use the site's Start Therapy flow to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability.
Approaches used in online sessions and how they help
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's goals and pace, with the therapist listening carefully and reflecting back what matters most. This approach helps people feel heard and builds the foundation for other work like sleep or mood management.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thoughts and routines. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and sleep difficulties by targeting habits and thinking patterns that interfere with rest.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, offers skills for managing intense emotions and improving distress tolerance. These skills can reduce crisis moments and improve day-to-day regulation.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to identify goals, try approaches that fit those goals, and adjust the plan as needs evolve. Clients influence which techniques are emphasized and how quickly the work moves.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and maintain steady progress. Please confirm the current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed here. Many people find remote sessions helpful for shorter check-ins, weekly skill practice, and keeping momentum between in-person commitments.
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Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist address?
Pattra works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, grief, anger, self-esteem, eating issues, and career struggles.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and person-centered. Sessions focus on listening first, then setting clear, manageable goals and practicing skills together.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of clinical experience as a licensed clinical social worker.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds the credential LCSW and practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with this clinician?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a session according to the therapist's availability.