Elizaveta (Liza) Patchen, LCSW

Elizaveta (Liza) Patchen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida who brings nine years of experience in mental health and substance abuse counseling. She works in both English and Russian, supporting people facing challenges such as addiction, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and changes in life purpose. The credential LCSW indicates a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with advanced training to provide psychotherapy and clinical case management.

She completed a Bachelor of Arts in Culture and Arts in 2009 and earned a Master of Social Work in 2014. Her clinical background includes work with older adults in inpatient settings, individual and family therapy in outpatient environments, and treatment of clients with substance use disorders in inpatient programs. She has also provided therapeutic support to people with severe mental illness, helping them find coping strategies and pathways forward.

Patchen uses a blend of client-centered techniques alongside evidence-based methods, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), mindfulness-based approaches, and trauma-focused therapy. Her practice emphasizes helping clients accept life transitions, rediscover or redefine purpose, and develop practical skills for emotional regulation and healthier relationships. She has experience addressing a wide range of concerns such as stress, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, eating and sleeping issues, ADHD, self-esteem, and compassion fatigue.

Her approach focuses on collaboration and individualized care, guiding people toward greater resilience and well-being while respecting each person’s unique background and goals.