Patricia Pattan-O'Neal

Compassionate guidance with practical skills

LMSW, LCSW Michigan

Experience: 8 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Patricia

Patricia Pattan-O'Neal brings a calm, practical presence to work with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, career questions, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and many related life struggles.

Background and approach

Patricia emphasizes meeting clients where they are and helping them move toward clear, attainable goals with respect and sensitivity. She blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with a client-centered stance that treats each person as the expert on their life while offering an objective, guiding perspective.

Patricia uses strengths-based skills like mindfulness, relational strategies, creative expression, and practical coping techniques to support change. She also notes an ability to balance gentle encouragement with firm accountability when that best serves progress.

Patricia is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Michigan, holding LMSW and LCSW credentials. With eight years of professional experience, she focuses on collaborative work that values self-awareness and skill-building to help clients navigate transitions and find clearer direction.

Approaches That Guide Online Sessions

Patricia uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical strategies for managing emotions and behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, panic, and many everyday stressors. She also practices Client-Centered Therapy, offering a supportive, nonjudgmental stance that prioritizes the client's own goals and lived experience while fostering self-awareness and personal growth.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Patricia works with clients to assess needs, preferences, and goals and then adapts methods so therapy fits each person. She frames change as a partnership where skills, reflection, and accountability are balanced according to what helps the client move forward.

Online therapy formats, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, provide flexibility for scheduling and for matching communication styles. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care around work, family, or other commitments while accessing a licensed professional in Michigan who can guide practical skill-building and coping work.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Patricia commonly address?

She works with issues such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related problems, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and many related life stressors.

What is her general therapeutic style?

Patricia combines a client-centered approach with practical strategies, offering empathy and respect while helping clients build skills and insight through collaborative work.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has eight years of professional experience as a social worker providing psychotherapy and related supports.

What licenses and where is she based?

Patricia holds LMSW and LCSW credentials and practices in Michigan. Specific licence details include MI LMSW 6801114739 and ME LCSW LC25254.

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

Sessions are offered in English only and she is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats are available?

Clients can meet with her via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging according to availability.

How is cost handled for sessions?

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

What should I do to begin working together?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

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 stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt 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

Licensed

Michigan, Utah, Maine

Languages

English