- CBT techniques
- Solution-focused work
- Mindfulness practices
About Patricia
Patricia "Trish" McMillan is an LCSW licensed in Arizona with seven years of recent practice using brief solution-focused and cognitive behavioral approaches. She works with people who report stress, anxiety, grief, depression, self-esteem concerns, and relationship and family problems. Sessions are described in straightforward terms and focus on practical steps clients can try between meetings.
Trish uses clear, goal-oriented conversations to help people manage difficult moments and everyday strains. She guides clients through simple cognitive-behavioral techniques to spot and test unhelpful thinking patterns. Solution-focused methods are used to identify small changes that can make a difference quickly.
Mindfulness tools are introduced when they fit a client’s preferences, often as short practices to reduce rumination and improve sleep. The work is client-centered, meaning conversations follow what matters most to the person in the room. Trish adapts pace and focus based on each session’s needs.
She has supported people coping with caregiver stress, cancer-related concerns, grief and loss, blended family issues, and first responder stress. She also addresses anger, control issues, codependency, and adjusting to life changes like separation or divorce.
Trish keeps language plain and uses brief, practical tasks clients can use between sessions. People who want straightforward tools for anxiety, phobias, or everyday stress often find this approach useful. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Trish commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused methods in session. CBT involves identifying thoughts that contribute to stress and trying short behavioral experiments to test new ways of thinking. This approach can help with anxiety, worry, and sleep problems. Solution-focused work concentrates on small, concrete changes and on what is already working for the person, which can speed progress when facing relationship or day-to-day stress.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Trish collaborates with each client to choose methods that fit their goals and preferences, and she adjusts the plan over time based on what helps most. Clients and therapist review progress and try different techniques as needed to find the best fit.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy routine, for example by avoiding travel or allowing shorter check-ins during a break. They also let people practice skills in familiar surroundings and discuss how techniques translate into daily life. Ask about session structure and length when you complete the matching questionnaire so scheduling meets your needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, self-esteem, relationship and family problems, sleep difficulties, anger, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapy style like?
Her work is client-centered and practical, using brief solution-focused steps and cognitive-behavioral techniques to address problems in clear, manageable ways.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of recent practice using brief solution-focused and cognitive behavioral therapy approaches.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Arizona and practices from that state.
Which languages are offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.