Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Depression
How Patricia works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- California
- Years in practice
- 20
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Patricia
Patricia Riley is a licensed clinical social worker in California who uses clear, practical methods to help people manage stress, anger, anxiety, and life transitions. She draws on two decades of experience to guide straightforward conversations and workable steps toward change. Her approach focuses on what people can do right now.
She listens to daily struggles and helps identify small shifts that reduce tension. Sessions aim to break problems into manageable parts and build simple skills to cope better between meetings.
Background and approach
Patricia blends cognitive behavioral techniques with motivational interviewing. That mix helps people notice unhelpful thoughts, try new behaviors, and stay motivated to reach their goals. She uses plain language and concrete practice rather than abstract theory.
She works with a wide range of concerns including relationship strain, parenting stress, grief, trauma, addictions, self-esteem, and career transitions. Anger and emotional regulation are among the areas she addresses directly, with practical tools for handling strong feelings. Patricia adapts the pace and focus to each person.
She emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and steady encouragement. The result is a pragmatic, compassionate space where people can try new ways of coping and make steady progress.
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
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Commitment issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Eating and food-related issues
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fertility issues
- First responder issues
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Immigration issues
- Infidelity
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
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.
Using CBT and Motivational Interviewing in online therapy
Patricia uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test small behavior changes. CBT focuses on identifying thought patterns, practicing different responses, and trying new habits that reduce symptoms like anxiety or anger.She also uses Motivational Interviewing to support readiness for change. This approach helps people clarify what matters to them, resolve mixed feelings, and build commitment to concrete steps. It is useful when someone feels stuck or unsure about next steps.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Patricia will discuss goals and preferences and adapt methods together so the plan fits each person. That collaborative process helps make sure sessions focus on what matters most to the individual.
Online options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is good for full conversations and skill practice. Phone sessions can fit a break at work or require less bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief check-ins, journaling support, or ongoing encouragement between sessions. These formats make it easier to access care around a busy life and keep progress moving forward.
Questions people ask about Patricia
What concerns does Patricia address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, anger, relationship strain, parenting challenges, depression, addictions, grief, trauma, self-esteem, career issues, and related concerns.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is practical and straightforward. She focuses on clear skills, problem solving, and keeping motivation moving forward.
What background and experience does she bring?
Patricia has about 20 years of professional experience working with people on common life challenges and emotional regulation.
What credential and location information is listed?
She holds a California LCSW license and provides services from California.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English only.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved to begin therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.