Expert care
for the
whole person.
RISE Counseling and Social Work Services provides evidence-based counseling, therapy, neurofeedback, and behavioral health support for children and adults in Big Spring, TX and surrounding West Texas communities.
Patricia Watlington
LCSW — Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Big Spring, Texas & Telehealth Statewide
Clinical Services
Structured, evidence-based care
tailored to each individual.
Care at RISE is never one-size-fits-all. Patricia draws from a comprehensive toolkit of evidence-based modalities to create a treatment approach aligned with each client's goals, strengths, and clinical needs.
Counseling & Therapy
Individualized sessions for anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, emotional overwhelm, and relational challenges for children and adults.
CBT · DBT · Person-CenteredAccelerated Resolution Therapy
Rapid, evidence-based trauma reprocessing for PTSD, intrusive memories, grief, and distressing experiences.
Trauma-Focused · ART ProtocolNeurofeedback & QEEG Brain Mapping
Brain-based, non-invasive neurotherapy using quantitative EEG mapping and neurofeedback training to support mental wellness and behavioral health goals.
Neurofeedback · QEEGBehavioral Therapy for Children
Structured behavioral interventions for children and adolescents to build emotional regulation, coping skills, and adaptive functioning.
Children & AdolescentsSubstance Use & Recovery
Comprehensive SUD screening, assessment, and counseling using evidence-based interventions and healthy coping strategies.
SUD · Recovery SupportLCSW Clinical Supervision
Professional supervision for LMSWs pursuing LCSW licensure in Texas, with a focus on clinical reasoning, ethics, documentation, and competence.
LMSWs · Texas Licensure
Patricia Watlington
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Big Spring, Texas & Telehealth Statewide
About the Practice
Meet Patricia
Watlington, LCSW
Patricia founded RISE Counseling and Social Work Services with a clear vision: to offer clinically sound, deeply personalized care that meets each client where they are.
In addition to traditional counseling, Patricia provides Neurofeedback, QEEG brain mapping, Accelerated Resolution Therapy, substance use counseling, and behavioral therapies for children and adults.
Areas of Support
Support for the concerns
that matter most.
RISE provides clinical support for a broad range of mental health and behavioral concerns — treatment is always personalized, strengths-based, and goal-oriented.
Anxiety & Worry
Persistent anxiety, generalized worry, panic, and stress responses that affect daily functioning and quality of life.
Depression
Depressive episodes, persistent low mood, loss of motivation, and feelings of hopelessness that interfere with everyday life.
Trauma & PTSD
Traumatic experiences, intrusive memories, hypervigilance, and post-traumatic stress symptoms addressed through evidence-based reprocessing.
Grief & Loss
Bereavement, complicated grief, and the emotional weight of significant loss — supported with compassion and clinical structure.
Emotional Regulation
Intense emotional reactions, impulsivity, and difficulty managing overwhelming feelings in relationships and daily situations.
Life Transitions
Major life changes including career transitions, relationship shifts, relocation, and identity development challenges.
Substance Use & Recovery
Substance use disorder screening, assessment, and counseling to support recovery, sobriety, and long-term behavioral health.
Behavioral Concerns in Children
Behavioral challenges, emotional dysregulation, and developmental concerns in children and adolescents using structured, evidence-based approaches.
Advanced Neurotherapy
Neurofeedback &
QEEG Brain Mapping
RISE offers neurofeedback and quantitative EEG brain mapping as part of an evidence-informed, non-invasive approach to mental wellness.
Invasive No medication, no discomfort
Time Live brainwave monitoring
Based Clinically validated methods
Professional Services
LCSW Clinical Supervision
for LMSWs in Texas.
RISE provides structured, supportive clinical supervision for Licensed Masters Social Workers preparing for LCSW licensure in Texas.
Texas LCSW Supervision Requirements
| Hours / Month | 4 hours of supervision |
| Clinical Hours | 3,000 hours minimum |
| Total Supervision | 100 hours minimum |
| Duration | 24 months minimum |
| Format | Individual or group |
| Governing Body | Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council |
Always verify current requirements with the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council prior to beginning supervision.
Get Started
Take the first step toward
skilled, respectful care.
RISE is currently accepting new clients in Big Spring, TX and statewide via telehealth. Contact the practice to learn about services, availability, and your next steps.