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Patricia Riley

Experienced LCSW using practical therapy methods

LCSW California

Experience
20 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing
Languages
English
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About Patricia

Patricia Riley is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in California who draws on two decades of clinical experience to support people facing a wide range of life challenges.

Background and approach

She emphasizes practical, goal-oriented methods and adapts conversations and treatment plans to each person’s needs, aiming to help clients manage stress, anxiety, mood concerns, addictions, relationship and family conflicts, parenting challenges, and issues related to trauma, grief, and intimacy.

Her approach combines structured therapeutic techniques with empathic listening and sensitivity, creating a collaborative space where clients can explore career concerns, self-esteem, eating-related difficulties, bipolar mood management, and coping with major life changes.

Patricia also has experience addressing specialized topics such as adoption and foster care issues, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, fertility and end-of-life matters, and compassion fatigue. Clients can expect a respectful, supportive stance focused on empowerment and practical skills.

Patricia helps people take initial steps toward change and works alongside them to build strategies for long-term coping and growth.

How CBT and Motivational Interviewing Work Online

Patricia uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and reframe unhelpful thoughts and develop concrete coping skills; this approach is often useful for stress, anxiety, depression, and behavioral patterns that contribute to everyday difficulties. Motivational Interviewing is employed to explore readiness for change and to build internal motivation when clients face ambivalence about goals like addiction recovery, lifestyle shifts, or behavior change.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and she takes a collaborative stance to determine what will best meet each person’s needs, goals, and preferences. Together they review progress and adapt methods as work proceeds so treatment stays practical and relevant to the client’s life.

Online sessions offer flexibility through video calls, phone conversations, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to maintain continuity when in-person meetings are difficult. These formats support regular skill-building, timely check-ins, and ongoing collaboration between client and therapist, while allowing individuals to access care from where they are located in California.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
Patricia works with a broad set of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family conflicts, parenting issues, trauma and grief, eating and body image problems, anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
What therapeutic approaches are used during sessions?
Her practice draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing to help clients identify unhelpful patterns and build practical strategies for change.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 20 years of professional experience in clinical practice to her work with clients.
Where is she licensed and how is that listed?
She is licensed in California as LCSW with license number CA LCSW 25356 and practices from that state.
Does she offer services in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English only; international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available for appointments?
Clients may meet with her through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and scheduling.
How are fees and payments handled?
Pricing varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in beginning therapy with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to her availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesInfidelityVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMulticultural concernsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Sexual assault and abuseWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational Interviewing

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English