Patricia O'Brien, LCSW

Patricia is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW75267) who has worked in the field of social work since 2011 and is dedicated to helping those struggling with mental health. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from San Diego State University and her Master of Arts in Social Work from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. While in Hawaii, she was exposed to a different clinical scope that included a focus on cultural sensitivity, holistic healing, and collective culture. This shaped Patricia’s practice to be a collaborative, client centered approach.

Patricia has a special interest in working with adolescents (12-17 years old) and the TAY (Transitional Aged Youth; 18-26 years old) population. Due to her years in working with Child Protective Services, she understands the unique issues associated with youth transitioning out of the home and into adulthood, as well as the ongoing challenges individuals face due to traumatic experiences. She has also worked in an acute care setting with individuals that require inpatient hospitalizations and adolescents needing intensive outpatient programming.

Areas of treatment include depression and other mood disorders, generalized anxiety, problems in adjustment, trauma, and difficulties with life transitions due to changes in health, career, or relationship status. Some modalities Patricia enjoys pulling from are CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) Strengths Based/Client Centered, and Solution Focused. Patricia provides trauma informed care and is LGBTQIA+ affirming. She creates a nurturing environment that allows individuals to safely explore their history, develop skills to support themselves, and lean into the idea of “selfishness” in order to be the most authentic version of themselves.