Patricia Pattan-O'Neal , LMSW, LCSW

Patricia Pattan-O'Neal brings a steady, compassionate presence to clinical work as a licensed social worker with eight years of professional experience in Michigan. She holds both an LMSW and an LCSW - the LMSW denotes a Licensed Master Social Worker and the LCSW denotes a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - credentials that reflect training in clinical practice and advanced clinical licensure. Patricia supports people across a wide range of challenges, including stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, depression, relationship and family concerns, and issues related to identity and sexuality.

Her style blends empathy with practical structure. She emphasizes client-centered listening while offering tools drawn from cognitive behavioral work, mindfulness, and relational skills. Patricia is attentive to what each person needs in the moment, whether that is a gentle reminder or firm accountability, and she tailors interventions to meet those needs. She also integrates creative expression and self-awareness practices when they fit a client's goals.

Patricia approaches therapy as a collaborative process, treating each person with respect and sensitivity while helping them build coping strategies, improve communication, and move toward clearer purpose and functioning. She values the courage it takes to begin therapy and aims to guide clients from their current place toward meaningful change.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Patricia uses client-centered approaches that prioritize the person's experience, providing a respectful, listening-based stance that helps clarify goals and strengths. This approach is well suited to issues like relationship strain, life transitions, and emotional processing because it centers the client's perspective and values.

She also integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT - which focuses on identifying and shifting patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to anxiety, depression, and coping difficulties. CBT is practical and skills-focused, often helping clients develop strategies to manage symptoms and build resilience.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Patricia works collaboratively with each client to determine what fits best based on needs, goals, and personal preference. Together they explore options and adapt techniques as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Patricia can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for scheduling and access. These formats make it easier to maintain consistent care around work, family, or other obligations while still engaging in meaningful therapeutic work with a licensed professional.