Therapist profile
Patricia Pattan-O'Neal, LMSW, LCSW
LMSW LCSW - Stress and family concerns
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- Client-centered care
- CBT techniques
- Parenting support
About Patricia
Patricia Pattan-O'Neal is a Licensed Master Social Worker and Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LMSW, LCSW) practicing in Michigan with eight years of experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and challenges that come with life changes. Patricia also works with concerns such as parenting, relationship and intimacy issues, addiction, sleep and eating difficulties, ADHD, and caregiver stress.
Her approach is direct and practical. She relies on client-centered methods to listen first and understand each person's perspective. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and test different ways of coping. Sessions focus on clear skills people can use between meetings.
Patricia balances firmness and support in session. She notices when someone needs a gentle reminder and when firmer accountability will help move things forward. She encourages clients to use mindfulness, relational strategies, and creative expression as tools for managing emotions and improving communication.
In working with parenting and family-related concerns, she aims to help the individual sort priorities and set realistic steps at home. She treats issues like caregiver fatigue, attachment concerns, divorce and separation, and navigating relationship boundaries in straightforward language.
Patricia asks new clients to complete an initial matching questionnaire and schedule a first session to begin. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Conversations are conducted in English and she does not take international clients.
How sessions work
How her approaches are used online
Client-Centered Therapy starts by placing the client's experience at the center. Online sessions using this approach focus on active listening, understanding what matters most to the person, and adapting pace and topics to their needs. It helps with relationship difficulties, grief, and decisions that feel overwhelming.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) on a remote platform concentrates on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing practical behavior changes. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, panic, and for developing coping strategies people can practice between sessions.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels useful, then try methods that fit the person's needs. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made as progress is tracked.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because formats were not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove the time spent traveling. Ask about session length and technical options when you complete the matching questionnaire so arrangements fit your schedule.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Michigan, Utah, Maine
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, parenting concerns, relationship and intimacy-related issues, addictions, ADHD, and related topics listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a client-centered stance to listen and understand, combined with cognitive behavioral techniques that focus on changing thoughts and behaviors. Sessions aim for practical skills and clear next steps.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional experience working with adults on a range of concerns including caregiving stress, grief, and trauma-related issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed as LMSW and LCSW with practice in Michigan.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats were not specified in the biography.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies by location and services use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.
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