Patricia Van de Vyver

Patricia Van de Vyver is a licensed master social worker who offers warm, nonjudgmental care for people facing life stressors. She frames therapy as a partnership and aims to tailor conversations and plans to each person's needs. Patricia presents herself as someone who listens first and helps people find practical ways forward.

She brings five years of hands-on experience in behavioral health. That background includes helping people cope with anxiety, depression, addictions, and challenges around eating and food-related issues. She also supports people dealing with grief, trauma, sleep problems, relationship and communication struggles, and work or parenting stresses.

Patricia uses a mix of familiar approaches to suit different goals. She draws on client-centered methods to keep sessions person-focused, cognitive behavioral techniques to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and motivational interviewing to build readiness for change. She also uses elements of dialectical behavior therapy and psychodynamic ideas when those methods fit the work.

Her style is straightforward and accepting. Sessions are shaped around what a person brings each week, with flexible scheduling to fit real life. Patricia emphasizes small, concrete steps alongside deeper reflection so progress can show up between appointments.

If you want to explore therapy with her, she invites you to reach out and discuss times that work. The first step is a short matching process and scheduling based on availability.

How therapeutic approaches shape online work

Patricia uses client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy as core tools when working with people. Client-centered work focuses on listening and following what matters most to the person, helping them set goals and steer sessions at their own pace. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at thinking and behavior patterns and offers practical strategies to change unhelpful habits and ease symptoms.

She also brings elements of dialectical behavior therapy when emotion regulation or distress tolerance is needed. DBT skills can help people manage intense feelings, reduce impulsive behaviors, and improve interpersonal effectiveness in everyday life.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Patricia will work with each person to identify goals, try appropriate techniques, and adjust the plan over time so it fits needs and preferences. She frames therapy as a partnership where methods are tested and changed based on what helps most.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current session options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and offer shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with her when you start so you can set times and a rhythm that match your routine and goals.