Depression & emotional heaviness
I provide a safe, supportive space when sadness, low energy, isolation, hopelessness, or a loss of interest makes daily life feel difficult to manage.
Online therapy in Massachusetts, Florida & Virginia
Therapy for what feels hard to carry alone.
I offer online individual therapy for adults and young adults experiencing depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, stress, and major life transitions. Together, we can create a warm, collaborative space to understand what you are going through and work toward meaningful relief.
Adults & young adultsVirtual sessionsEnglish & Spanish
Adults & young adults
Practicing since 2014
CBT-informed & integrative
Free 15-minute consultation
Support for what you are going through
You do not have to manage it by yourself.
Depression, anxiety and prolonged stress can affect more than mood. They can influence sleep, concentration, relationships, confidence and the ability to manage everyday life. Therapy offers a private place to understand what is happening, receive thoughtful support and begin finding a way forward.
Anxiety, stress & overwhelm
I help you address persistent worry, tension, panic, overthinking, perfectionism, and the feeling that too much is resting on you.
Relationships & life transitions
I work with you through relationship difficulties, parenting challenges, caring for a loved one with mental health concerns, grief, and major life changes.
Common reasons people reach out
- Depression & low mood
- Anxiety, panic & worry
- Relationships & family stress
- Parenting challenges
- Caring for a loved one with mental health concerns
- Grief, loss & major change
- Self-esteem & perfectionism
- School, work & current events
A thoughtful, individualized approach
Care that considers the whole person.
Emotional well-being is shaped by more than symptoms alone. Relationships, family history, present circumstances, health, work or school, current events, and past experiences can all affect how someone feels and copes.
I listen carefully to your experiences and circumstances so our work together can be grounded, collaborative, and responsive to your needs. Whether you are navigating parenting, caring for a loved one, adjusting to cultural differences, or living with disability or learning differences, there is room to explore what matters to you without assumptions.
- Depression, anxiety & present stress
- Relationships, parenting & family context
- Current events & uncertainty
- Caring for a loved one with mental health concerns
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My goal is to create a safe, nonjudgmental environment where you feel accepted, understood, and supported.
— Patricia Mathison, LMHC
About me
I bring experience, compassion, and a whole-person perspective.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor providing online individual therapy to adults and young adults physically located in Massachusetts, Florida, or Virginia at the time of each session. I work with people experiencing depression, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, parenting challenges, stress, self-esteem difficulties, and significant life changes. I also support people caring for loved ones with mental health concerns, as well as college and graduate students and professionals facing academic or workplace pressures.
I earned my master’s degree in Counseling & Psychology from Lesley University in 2014. My training in counseling, psychology, and special education helps me understand the personal, relational, and practical challenges you may be facing.
My style is warm, collaborative, and tailored to the person in front of me. I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and integrate psychodynamic, interpersonal, trauma-informed, relational, and supportive approaches. I offer therapy in English and Spanish.
- Graduate education
- MA, Counseling & Psychology
Lesley University, 2014 - Licensure & certification
- Massachusetts LMHC #10701
Florida LMHC #MH 17159
Virginia LPC #0701014696
National Certified Counselor #1045989
A collaborative therapeutic process
Understanding what hurts. Finding what helps.
Talk openly
Have space to describe what you are feeling without judgment or pressure.
Make sense of it
Explore emotions, experiences, relationships, and patterns that may be contributing to distress.
Find relief
Develop practical ways to cope, communicate, and make changes that support your well-being.
Fees & insurance
Clear information before you begin.
I accept insurance and self-pay clients, and I submit insurance claims directly on your behalf. Your individual cost depends on your plan, deductible, copayment, coinsurance, and applicable coverage. Please verify your behavioral-health benefits directly with your insurer. I discuss self-pay fees and payment options before scheduling a paid appointment, and provide financial policies before treatment begins.
No surprisesI submit insurance claims and discuss costs before your first paid appointment
Insurance plans I accept
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Harvard Pilgrim
- Mass General Brigham Health Plan
- Tufts
- UnitedHealthcare / UHC / UBH
Participation can vary by state, plan, and product. Please confirm coverage with me and your insurer. Payment options may include HSA, Mastercard, Visa, and check.
Frequently asked questions
A few things you may want to know.
Are sessions online?
Yes. I provide virtual sessions through a HIPAA-compliant video platform to clients physically located in Massachusetts, Florida, or Virginia at the time of the session.
Who do you work with?
I work individually with adults and young adults experiencing depression, anxiety, relationship or family concerns, parenting challenges, stress, self-esteem difficulties, grief, and major life transitions. I also support people caring for loved ones with mental health concerns and have experience with college and graduate students and professionals, but my practice is not limited to those groups.
What happens during the free consultation?
Our brief call is a chance to share what brings you to therapy, ask practical questions, and see whether my style and availability may be a good fit.
Is therapy available in Spanish?
Yes. I offer therapy in Spanish for clients who prefer to speak in Spanish.
Take the next step
Start with a conversation.
Request a free 15-minute consultation. I will follow up to answer practical questions and discuss whether working together may be a good fit. Clinical information is collected only through the appropriate secure intake process.
For current availability, please use the secure consultation form.
Consultation request
Secure form
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Website privacy
A private first step.
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If you are in immediate danger, call 911. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 in the United States.