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

Client-centered approach
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Skills and accountability

About Patricia

Patricia Pattan-O'Neal is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) and Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Michigan with eight years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, anger, and related life challenges. Patricia uses straightforward, skills-based work to help with day-to-day coping and decision points.

She centers sessions on listening and practical tools. Patricia combines client-centered conversations with concrete exercises drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy. That means she helps people name unhelpful thoughts, try small behavioral changes, and practice new ways of responding to triggers. Sessions mix reflection with actions to try between meetings.

Patricia pays attention to how people relate to others and themselves. She offers strategies for communication, self-awareness, and emotion regulation. When needed, she balances gentle support with firm accountability to keep progress moving.

People come to her for a range of concerns beyond anger, including relationship difficulties, parenting strain, sleep and eating problems, addiction, ADHD, chronic illness stress, and career questions. She also addresses trauma recovery, grief, and the effects of caregiving. Her focus is on usable steps rather than abstract theory.

Patricia asks clients to view themselves as experts on their lives while she provides an objective perspective and practical skills. Expect a mix of talking, skill-building, and short exercises such as mindfulness or behavioral experiments. She encourages clients to try new strategies between sessions and review what worked next time.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Patricia uses client-centered therapy to keep conversations focused on the client’s experience. That approach emphasizes listening, validating what matters to the person, and adjusting pacing to their needs. It helps when someone wants to explore feelings around anger, grief, or relationship strain.

She also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, which targets the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. CBT work with her involves identifying patterns, testing small behavioral changes, and practicing new responses to common triggers like workplace frustration or family conflict.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Patricia collaborates with clients to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. She checks in on what is helping and adapts the plan over time so progress is practical and relevant.

Session formats are not specified in the provided biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to schedule brief check-ins, fit sessions around work, or avoid travel time. It also lets the therapist assign short at-home exercises and review how they went during the next meeting, which supports steady, doable change.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

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

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesCaregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disability Codependency Communication problems Divorce and separation Forgiveness Guilt and shame Isolation / lonelinessLife 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 concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, anger, and related issues such as sleep, eating, parenting, and career strain.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style blends client-centered listening with skills-based CBT. Sessions include reflection plus practical exercises to try between meetings.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has eight years of professional experience as a social worker and clinician.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She holds LMSW and LCSW credentials and practices in Michigan.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English only.

Can international clients work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions paid for and how much do they cost?

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

How do I get started with a first session?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.