Patricia Lehr , LCSW

Patricia Lehr is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with four decades of professional experience supporting individuals and families through a wide range of life challenges. She holds a Master of Social Work from Washington University in St. Louis and a Master of Education from the University of Texas at San Antonio, and she has provided therapy and mediation in private practices, schools, juvenile courts, and community health organizations.

Her practice has included work with children, adolescents, young adults, families, and older adults, addressing concerns such as parenting, play therapy for children around friendships and grief, social needs of autistic children, anger management and career planning for teens and young adults, and loneliness and depression among those aged 65 and older. She also brings experience with issues like stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, grief and loss, caregiver strain, workplace concerns, and compassion fatigue.

Patricia combines client-centered listening with practical strategies so people can use their own strengths and life experience to move toward their goals. She creates a supportive, nurturing environment where clients explore their concerns, gain understanding, and learn tools to strengthen self-esteem and relationships. Patricia is motivated by a long-standing commitment to helping others navigate transitions and cope with the pressures of daily life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Patricia often draws from client-centered therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques to tailor care to each person. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and empathy so the person feels understood and can explore their priorities - it helps with self-esteem, relationship concerns, and navigating life changes. Motivational interviewing is a collaborative way of strengthening a person's own motivation to change by exploring ambivalence and setting achievable goals - it is useful for behavior change and resolving uncertainty. Solution-focused therapy concentrates on practical steps and small, achievable shifts that build momentum toward desired outcomes - it is especially helpful when someone wants short-term, goal-oriented progress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process; Patricia works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods fit best given their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts strategies as progress unfolds. Licensed professionals and therapists often blend approaches to match each person’s unique situation.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to fit regular sessions into busy lives, reduce travel time, and maintain continuity of care when in-person meetings are difficult, while still allowing meaningful therapeutic work.