- CBT strategies
- DBT skills
- Client-centered work
About Patricia
Patricia Van de Vyver is an LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) with five years of experience in clinical work in Michigan. She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, grief, addiction, and social anxiety and phobia among other issues. Patricia works with people who want practical support for everyday problems as well as deeper patterns that keep coming up.
She uses a mix of approaches that include client-centered work, cognitive behavioral strategies, and skills from dialectical behavior therapy. Patricia listens to what matters to each person and then suggests concrete steps to try between sessions. Sessions tend to focus on what is happening now and on skills that reduce distress and improve coping.
Patricia also draws on psychodynamic ideas and motivational interviewing when exploring long-standing patterns or when someone needs help finding reasons to change. That can mean looking at past relationships that continue to affect current life, or breaking larger goals into smaller, manageable pieces. She keeps explanations plain and focuses on what a person can do next.
People who come for help with parenting, career questions, sleeping problems, or substance use find practical tools and clear planning in sessions. Patricia pays attention to how self-esteem, guilt, and shame affect choices and relationships. She works to reduce shame and help people build healthier habits.
Scheduling is flexible and Patricia asks new clients to use the site process to match and book a first appointment. She offers sessions in English and does not take international clients.
How therapeutic approaches guide online sessions
Client-centered therapy puts the person’s concerns first and focuses on listening and collaboration. It helps when someone wants to talk through feelings and set personal goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety and change unhelpful habits. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) contributes skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication, which can help with panic, intense reactions, or relationship strain.Finding the right blend of these approaches is part of the work. Patricia will talk with each person about what feels most useful and then try methods that fit their goals and preferences. Decisions about techniques and pacing are made together rather than imposed.
The practical benefits of online sessions include fitting therapy into a busy life and reducing travel time. Because the specific session formats are not spelled out in the biography, confirm current options before booking to know whether phone or video is offered. Online sessions can make it easier to keep regular appointments, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and let people use skills learned in therapy directly in daily settings.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, relationship and family concerns, and social anxiety and phobia among other issues.
What is her general therapy style?
Patricia uses a client-centered approach combined with cognitive behavioral techniques and DBT skills, focusing on practical steps and skill building.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of clinical experience working in Michigan.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) practicing in Michigan.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first appointment?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.