Patricia Lehr , LCSW

Patricia Lehr is a licensed clinical social worker with a long history of supporting individuals and families across the lifespan. She holds a Master of Social Work from Washington University in St. Louis and a Master of Education from the University of Texas San Antonio, and is credentialed as an LCSW - a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with advanced training in clinical social work.

Across a multi-decade career, Patricia has provided therapy and mediation in private practice, schools, juvenile courts, and community health settings. She has worked with children, teenagers, young adults, families, and older adults, developing experience with diverse populations and a wide range of concerns. Her clinical work includes parenting support delivered individually and in groups, play therapy for children addressing friendships, grief, loss, and social needs of autistic children, and focused work with teenagers on relationships, anger management, and career choices.

With older adults, Patricia addresses issues such as loneliness and depression among those 65 and older. She blends several therapeutic approaches to meet clients where they are, offering space for exploration while drawing on each person’s strengths and life experience. As she and a client work together to understand underlying struggles, Patricia introduces practical tools and skills aimed at strengthening self-esteem, improving relationships, and supporting healthier daily functioning.

Known for a compassionate and steady presence, Patricia emphasizes collaborative work and skill-building to help people navigate life transitions, manage stress and anxiety, and cope with grief, caregiver strain, and workplace or family challenges.

Approach-Focused Online Therapy with Patricia Lehr

Patricia draws on client-centered therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques to guide her online work. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy and collaboration, inviting clients to explore their feelings and values while the therapist provides support and reflection - this approach is helpful for building self-esteem and working through relationship or life-change issues.

Motivational interviewing is a conversational style that helps people find their own reasons for change and strengthen commitment to goals, which can be useful for working on behavior change, career decisions, or managing anger and stress. Solution-focused therapy concentrates on practical steps and existing strengths to make measurable progress, often appealing to clients who want targeted tools for coping with anxiety, grief, or caregiving demands.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Patricia collaborates with each person to identify the most helpful strategies based on their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Patricia is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility to fit different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals and therapists from home or other convenient locations while maintaining continuity of care during life transitions.