Patty Underwood, LICSW (she/her), earned her MSW in 2007 from the Boston University School of Social Work. As a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, Patty has extensive experience in community mental health providing treatment for adolescents and adults in a variety of clinical roles and settings.
Patty has experience working with individuals facing depression, anxiety, PTSD, borderline personality disorder, OCD, and hoarding disorder. She holds a certification in group work and has led a wide range of therapy groups. Her clinical approach draws from training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Brief Treatment (SFBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Mindfulness Based Treatment approaches. Patty is an LGBTQIA friendly provider and approaches the work from an anti-oppressive practice stance.
In addition to her clinical work, Patty serves as an adjunct faculty member at Boston University School of Social Work, teaching both in-person and online courses; and she is on the Dean’s Advisory Board at Boston University School of Social Work. She also maintains a private practice in Massachusetts, offering remote individual treatment.
