Patsy Tivitt-Moore, LCSW

Patsy Tivitt-Moore is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing anxiety, depression, stress, relationship concerns, and life changes. She also supports people dealing with grief, addiction, intimacy-related issues, ADHD, and concerns related to aging and geriatric issues. Patsy aims to make therapy straightforward and approachable for people feeling overwhelmed or stuck.

Her sessions focus on practical steps that fit everyday life. She listens first, then works with each person to build strategies for managing emotions, reducing anxiety, and improving relationships. She draws on methods that encourage acceptance, present-moment awareness, and changing unhelpful thinking patterns.

Patsy uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, client-centered work, and mindfulness practices. These methods are used in flexible ways depending on what a person needs in the moment. The emphasis is on skills people can try between sessions to notice progress and handle setbacks.

With five years of experience as an LCSW in Kentucky, Patsy combines a respectful, nonjudgmental stance with clear, goal-oriented planning. She pays attention to identity and life context, including sexual orientation and relationship dynamics, and aims to create an affirming environment for exploration.

People who choose to work with Patsy typically want a therapist who is collaborative, practical, and direct. She helps set concrete goals, tracks small changes, and adjusts plans as life shifts.

Approaches used in online therapy and what they do

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting ruled by them, then take steps toward a valued life. ACT is often used for anxiety, depression, and transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce distress and improve mood. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and managing stressful situations. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple awareness practices to help regulate emotion and reduce reactivity; it pairs well with other methods for stress and mood concerns.

Patsy treats finding the right approach as a collaborative process. She will talk with each person about goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps. The aim is to match methods to the person, not force a single model on everyone.

Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as options are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people continue work on skills between appointments and maintain momentum during life transitions. Licensed professionals, including therapists, can offer these practical benefits while working with clients to find what best supports their goals.