How Patricia works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMSW, LCSW
- Licensed in
- Michigan, Utah, Maine
- Years in practice
- 8
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Patricia
Patricia Pattan-O'Neal helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, depression, and anger. She is Patricia Pattan-O'Neal, a licensed clinical social worker with eight years of experience. Her approach balances compassion with clear, practical support to help people manage heavy feelings and life changes.
She listens first and follows the client's lead. She uses straightforward conversation to identify what matters most. Then she shares tools for day-to-day coping, such as mindfulness and simple behavior changes.
Background and approach
Patricia uses client-centered methods to keep sessions focused on each person's goals. She also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to spot patterns in thinking and behavior that get in the way. These approaches are used to address issues like anger, sleep problems, addictive behaviors, and relationship or intimacy-related concerns.
Her work includes attention to attachment issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness, codependency, and compassion fatigue. She helps people talk through career worries, parenting stress, and feelings of isolation. She also supports those dealing with panic, seasonal mood shifts, and trauma-related struggles.
Sessions are available in English and take place online through video, phone, live chat, or text messaging. Patricia holds LMSW and LCSW credentials and practices from Michigan. To start, a short questionnaire helps match people and schedule the first session.
What Patricia works with
Everything Patricia lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Patricia's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Attachment issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Patricia lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches used online and how they help
Patricia commonly uses client-centered work and cognitive behavioral therapy. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the person's priorities, helping people feel heard while they sort out next steps. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect, and teaches concrete strategies to change unhelpful patterns.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Patricia will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, try methods that fit, and adjust as progress is made. The aim is to find what helps in everyday life rather than sticking to one method without checking in.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text messaging to make therapy easier to fit into busy lives. Video lets people read body language and have a fuller conversation. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging are helpful for shorter conversations, quick skill reminders, and when someone prefers writing to talking. These options give practical flexibility for scheduling, follow-up, and maintaining momentum between meetings.
Questions people ask about Patricia
What concerns does Patricia address?
She supports people coping with stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, depression, anger, addictions, and many related issues such as sleep or eating problems.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is direct and compassionate; she listens first, then offers practical skills and reminders tailored to each person's needs.
What experience does she bring?
She has eight years of professional experience working with a range of concerns including trauma, caregiver stress, and mood disorders.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LMSW and LCSW credentials and practices from Michigan.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangement; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.