- CBT techniques
- Solution-focused work
- Mindfulness skills
About Patricia
Patricia "Trish" McMillan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Arizona with seven years focused on brief solution-focused work and cognitive behavioral approaches. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, sleep problems, anger, relationship strain, and life changes.
Trish draws on client-centered conversation to understand what matters most to each person. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and practical steps to change daily patterns. Solution-Focused Therapy is used for setting clear goals and tracking small wins.
Her background includes long experience as a social worker and seven years concentrating on shorter-term, goal-oriented therapy. That experience informs a straightforward style that moves from problem to plan. Sessions commonly look at what is working now and what to try next.
People who bring stress, caregiving strain, or grief can expect a mix of talk and practical tasks to try between meetings. Trish also works with concerns that affect family life such as blended family issues, divorce and separation, communication problems, and caregiving stress.
She lists additional areas like aging and geriatric issues, cancer-related concerns, first responder issues, and forgiveness or shame-related struggles. The focus remains on clear steps clients can take to reduce overwhelm and regain a sense of control.
To begin, clients complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session. Trish uses that first meeting to set goals and choose which approaches to use going forward.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and working from each person's priorities. Online sessions can use that same conversational approach to clarify goals and decide what to try next.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) means identifying thought and behavior patterns and testing practical changes. In an online session this can look like setting small experiments to do between meetings and reviewing results together.
She and the client decide together which approach fits best based on needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process helps shape whether a brief solution-focused path or more CBT-style work is used.
Confirm the session formats available before booking so you know how meetings will be scheduled. Many people find online work helps fit therapy into busy days, allows shorter check-ins when needed, and makes it easier to use mindfulness exercises between sessions. Ask about session length and scheduling when completing the initial questionnaire to match therapy to everyday life.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, self-esteem, sleep problems, anger, relationship issues, career and coping with life changes, among other matters.
What is her therapy style like?
Trish uses a client-centered approach combined with brief, goal-focused methods. Expect practical steps and conversational check-ins.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years concentrating on brief solution-focused and cognitive behavioral work, alongside longer experience as a social worker.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LCSW licensed in Arizona and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.