- ACT methods
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practices
About Patricia
Dr. Patricia Frueh is a Michigan psychologist with 28 years of clinical experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, mood changes and a range of related problems including social anxiety and phobia. She offers straightforward, respectful conversation and pays attention to what is still working in a person’s life.
Patricia uses tools drawn from several practical approaches. She commonly draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to help people spot and change unhelpful thinking and behavior. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas that focus on values and committed action when avoidance gets in the way.
Mindfulness practices are part of her work, and she has experience using strategies from Dialectical Behavior Therapy for managing strong emotions and improving coping skills. Her approach often includes elements of solution-focused therapy when people need concrete steps and small experiments to try between sessions.
She has worked with concerns that range from depression and addiction to grief, sleep problems, panic, eating issues, and difficulties around relationships and family of origin. She also lists autism and Asperger syndrome, blended family issues, and sexual assault and abuse among areas she addresses.
Patricia describes therapy as collaborative. In sessions she listens for strengths and practical options, and she uses short-term strategies alongside longer-term discussion when that matches a person's needs. People who choose her can expect clear, down-to-earth explanations and a focus on what they want to work on next.
How ACT, CBT and DBT inform online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking small, meaningful steps even when anxiety is present; it is useful for people who want to act toward what matters despite difficult thoughts. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and test unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and it often uses short exercises and practice between sessions to reduce avoidance. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and handling interpersonal strain.Finding the right approach is part of the first few conversations. The therapist will work collaboratively to choose methods that match the person's goals, symptoms, and preferences. That may mean mixing ACT, CBT, mindfulness, and solution-focused steps so progress is practical and understandable.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm which session types are offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to schedule sessions around school, work, or caregiving, or to use shorter check-ins when days are busy. Telephone or video can also let people try skills in real time and bring what’s happening into the conversation without extra travel. Discussing preferred formats is part of the initial matching process so sessions fit everyday life.
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Experience
28+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, relationship and family issues, and social anxiety and phobia among other concerns.
What is her general style in therapy?
Her style is direct and respectful, combining conversation with practical exercises and mindfulness practices.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 28 years of experience as a clinical psychologist practicing in Michigan.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is listed as MI Psychologist 6301008874 and is based in Michigan.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.