Dr. Patricia Frueh

Compassionate psychologist blending evidence and mindfulness

MI Psychologist 6301008874 Michigan

Experience: 28 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Parenting
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Patricia

Dr. Patricia Frueh is a Michigan-licensed clinical psychologist with nearly three decades of experience who works with adults facing a wide range of life challenges.

Background and approach

She creates a warm, respectful environment where clients can speak openly while she pays close attention to strengths and resilience that can be overlooked during painful times.

Her practice addresses stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, mood concerns such as depression and bipolar disorder, sleep and eating issues, addiction, grief, relationship struggles, and other areas including LGBT concerns and parenting difficulties. Her method blends evidence-informed techniques with a human-centered stance.

She draws on cognitive behavioral strategies as well as acceptance and commitment, dialectical behavior, mindfulness, solution-focused, and trauma-focused ideas, tailoring each plan to the person in front of her. A certified mindfulness meditation teacher, she often integrates mindfulness-based skills alongside problem-solving and behavioral interventions.

Dr. Frueh emphasizes collaboration and a candid, gently humorous manner that helps people feel supported as they work toward clearer priorities and more satisfying daily life.

How evidence-based approaches translate to online care

Dr. Frueh frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and develop practical strategies for managing anxiety, depression, and stress. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is another common approach she applies, teaching skills to clarify values and increase psychological flexibility while accepting difficult emotions. She also draws from Dialectical Behavior Therapy when clients need concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improved interpersonal effectiveness.

Deciding which approach will be most helpful is part of the collaborative work. Dr. Frueh tailors treatment plans to each person's goals and preferences, and she reviews methods with clients to find a good fit rather than prescribing a single technique up front. This cooperative process helps align therapeutic tools with real-life challenges and priorities.

Online formats such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging allow for flexible access to care and enable skills practice between sessions. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of support around work and family obligations while engaging in structured interventions and mindfulness exercises recommended by the therapist.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?

She works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, addiction, relationship and family issues, grief, sleep and eating difficulties, bipolar and other mood disorders, and challenges related to life changes.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is warm and respectful, with an emphasis on collaboration and attention to personal strengths; she blends practical skills work with mindfulness and reflective conversation.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She brings 28 years of experience as a psychotherapist and clinical psychologist, working with diverse presentations and trauma-related concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is licensed as MI Psychologist 6301008874 and practices from Michigan.

Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?

Her practice is conducted in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats are available for remote care?

Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or through text-based messaging depending on client preference and availability.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are involved in beginning therapy?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuseParenting issuesSelf esteem Depression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Autism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCommunication problemsEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shame Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacksSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

28+ years

Licensed

Michigan

Languages

English