Patricia "Trish" McMillan , LCSW

Patricia "Trish" McMillan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Arizona who brings decades of experience to her therapeutic work. She has worked as an LCSW for more than 25 years, and in recent years she has concentrated on brief solution-focused methods and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients achieve measurable change.

She has guided people through stress and anxiety, grief and loss, relationship challenges, depression, and life transitions. Her practice emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and she sometimes uses appropriate humor to ease the therapeutic process. Patricia adapts conversations and treatment plans to meet each person’s distinct needs and circumstances.

Patricia views the decision to pursue therapy as a courageous first step toward a more satisfying life. She offers support throughout that journey, helping clients set goals, develop coping skills, and build practical strategies that fit their everyday lives. Her approach is collaborative and focused on helping individuals move toward the outcomes that matter most to them.

Therapeutic Approaches for Remote Care

Patricia primarily uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and brief Solution-Focused Therapy in her work. CBT helps people identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, which can reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress and support healthier day-to-day functioning. Brief Solution-Focused Therapy centers on identifying practical goals and small, achievable steps toward them, making it useful for people seeking targeted, time-sensitive change.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Patricia works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods align with their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors techniques and plans rather than applying a one-size-fits-all solution, so clients and therapist together decide what will be most helpful.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, maintain continuity when schedules change, and access care from different locations while working with licensed professionals and therapists who focus on practical, effective strategies.