Elizaveta (Liza) Patchen , LCSW

Elizaveta (Liza) Patchen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida who offers guidance for people facing stress, addiction, grief, trauma, and struggles with mood and purpose. She draws on clinical training and hands-on experience to help individuals move toward clearer coping and renewed direction.

She completed a Bachelor’s in Culture and Arts in 2009 and earned a Master’s Degree in Social Work in 2014. Since then she has worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings, providing therapy to older adults in residential care, supporting families and individuals in outpatient treatment, and assisting people recovering from substance use in inpatient programs. She has also supported patients with severe mental illness, creating a steady therapeutic presence while exploring practical solutions to complex life challenges.

Her approach is informed by evidence-based techniques including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and mindfulness-based cognitive methods that incorporate MBSR practices. She is fluent in English and Russian and emphasizes helping clients rediscover or redefine a sense of purpose. Elizaveta believes that, with thoughtful support, people can learn to accept life's unpredictability and find ways to feel more comfortable and engaged through change.

She offers a range of therapeutic services designed to help clients work toward a more peaceful and meaningful life, whether they seek major change or simply need a compassionate professional to talk with.

Therapeutic approaches for online care with a licensed clinician

Elizaveta often draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the client’s goals and values steer the work - this approach helps with self-esteem, life transitions, and finding purpose. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a practical method that examines the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to address anxiety, depression, and addictive patterns. Mindfulness Therapy is another important element of her practice, teaching moment-to-moment awareness and stress management strategies that can support coping with trauma, grief, and chronic stress.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Elizaveta collaborates with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors interventions and adjusts strategies as progress unfolds, making decisions together with the client.

Online therapy offers flexibility to connect by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to access licensed professionals from different locations and at varied times. These options can make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to maintain consistent contact with a therapist between sessions.