- Client-centered focus
- Practical CBT tools
- Sleep and rest support
About Patricia
Patricia Pattan-O'Neal is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people handle stress, anxiety, trauma and grief. She also supports those dealing with depression, sleep and eating concerns, addiction, and life changes. Patricia speaks plainly and focuses on practical steps people can use right away.
Patricia uses a blend of client-centered work and cognitive behavioral approaches. She listens first to understand what matters most, then offers tools like thought-challenging, behavior experiments, and grounding techniques. She encourages mindfulness, self-awareness, and creative ways to make changes that fit daily life.
Her style balances warmth with clear accountability. Patricia says she can tell when someone needs a gentle nudge and when firmer direction will help. Sessions tend to focus on skills you can practice between meetings and on small changes that add up over time.
Patricia has eight years of clinical experience and holds LMSW and LCSW credentials. She draws on that experience when helping people with relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting stress, caregiving burden, chronic illness, and career questions. She also supports people working through attachment issues, isolation, and forgiveness.
Many clients come for help with panic, social anxiety, seasonal mood changes, pregnancy-related stress, or challenges related to military service. Patricia aims to meet people where they are and help them reach the goals they set for themselves.
How these approaches shape online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person's experience. The therapist follows the person's lead, reflects concerns back, and helps people find their own solutions. This approach is useful for building trust and for issues like grief, relationship concerns, and life transitions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, uses straightforward techniques to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. It often includes tracking thoughts, testing beliefs with small experiments, and practicing new behaviors. CBT can help with anxiety, depression, panic, and sleep problems.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Patricia will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. She may combine client-centered listening with CBT skills so the plan matches what the person needs and feels comfortable doing.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives by removing travel time and allowing scheduling around work, school, or caregiving. Some people prefer shorter check-ins by phone when time or bandwidth is limited, while others choose longer sessions for deeper work; confirm the session options available before booking. The focus is on practical tools and strategies that transfer into everyday routines, helping people improve sleep, manage stress, and practice new habits without disrupting daily responsibilities.
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Experience
8+ years
Credentials
Michigan, Utah, Maine
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Patricia address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and coping with life changes. Other areas include sleep, eating concerns, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, and ADHD.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Patricia blends a warm, client-centered approach with practical cognitive behavioral techniques. She listens first, then offers skills and clear steps to try between sessions.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has eight years of clinical experience working with a wide range of concerns, including panic, social anxiety, caregiver stress, and chronic illness.
What credentials and region are listed?
Patricia holds LMSW and LCSW credentials and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What formats are used for sessions?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Patricia?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.