Patricia Pattan-O'Neal, LMSW, LCSW - Therapist in Michigan

Client-Centered Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Practical coping skills

About Patricia

Patricia Pattan-O'Neal is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Michigan with eight years of professional experience. She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and social anxiety and phobia. Patricia focuses on practical steps clients can use between sessions.

Patricia uses clear, direct conversation in sessions. She listens first, then helps people set small goals. She balances encouragement with accountability and offers straightforward strategies for everyday problems.

Her work draws on client-centered methods that prioritize the client's perspective. She also uses elements of cognitive behavioral therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and try different behaviors. These approaches are offered in plain language and applied to real-life situations.

Patricia helps people build skills such as self-awareness, mindfulness, and relationship strategies. She also introduces practical coping tools for sleep, eating, anger, and stress management. When needed she uses coaching-style guidance for career or life-purpose concerns.

Her practice includes attention to attachment issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, codependency, panic attacks, and other focused concerns. Sessions aim to be concrete and action-oriented so clients leave with at least one clear step to try before the next meeting.

How her approaches translate to online sessions

Patricia uses client-centered methods that focus on the client's perspective and priorities. This approach means sessions begin with what matters most to the person and move at a pace they can manage. It works well for issues like relationship communication, caregiver stress, and feelings of isolation.

She also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, which looks at patterns of thinking and behavior. CBT techniques include noticing unhelpful thoughts, testing them in daily life, and building small behavior changes. Those tools are often used for anxiety, panic, depression, and social anxiety and phobia concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Patricia will collaborate with clients to choose which methods to try and will adjust based on goals and preferences. The process is practical and trial-based, with regular review of what helps.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can tailor session length and structure to match work, family, or medical schedules, helping therapy fit into everyday life rather than requiring large blocks of time.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

Addictions LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsDivorce and separationForgiveness Guilt and shame Isolation / loneliness Life purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesPanic disorder and panic attacksPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Social anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

8+ years

Listed in

Michigan, Utah, Maine

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, social anxiety and phobia, and related concerns such as panic attacks and caregiver stress.

What is her approach during sessions?

She starts by listening and then offers practical steps. Her style mixes client-centered conversation with cognitive behavioral techniques to try different thoughts and behaviors.

How much experience does she have?

She has eight years of professional experience working in social work and clinical practice.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She holds the LMSW and LCSW credentials and practices in Michigan.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients schedule with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How does cost and billing work?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin if I want to meet with her?

Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.