Therapist profile
Patricia Pattan-O'Neal, LMSW, LCSW
Michigan
LCSW focused on anxiety and relationships
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- Credentials
- LMSW, LCSW
- License
- LMSW, Michigan / 6801114739; LCSW, Utah / 14204593-3501; LCSW, Maine / LC25254
- NPI
- 1053714246
- Experience
- 8 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Michigan
About
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Codependency concerns
About Patricia
Patricia Pattan-O'Neal is a Licensed Master Social Worker and Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LMSW, LCSW) practicing in Michigan with eight years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and codependency among other concerns. Patricia focuses on practical support rather than labels and helps people take small steps that fit their lives.
She uses plain, direct conversation and a mix of evidence-informed methods. Patricia listens for when a gentle nudge will help and when firmer accountability is needed. Sessions include learning concrete coping skills, practicing communication strategies, and building awareness of unhelpful patterns that keep people stuck.
Patricia draws from Client-Centered Therapy to center the person’s own experience and from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot thinking patterns that worsen mood and stress. She frames goals in everyday terms like sleeping better, saying no without guilt, or handling a difficult breakup. Progress is measured by small, practical changes rather than labels.
Her work also covers issues that often overlap with codependency, such as attachment struggles, caregiver stress, addiction, and relationship boundaries. She supports people dealing with chronic illness, parenting strain, or career stress who want clearer limits and steadier routines.
People who choose Patricia typically want straightforward tools and a mix of encouragement and clear feedback. To start, prospective clients complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session to clarify goals and next steps.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s experience and priorities. It involves listening closely and reflecting what matters most to the client. This approach helps when someone needs support sorting feelings and naming what they want to change.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches clear skills to challenge unhelpful thoughts and to build new habits. CBT is often useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and for managing patterns that feed codependency.
Choosing the right approach is a shared process. Patricia will talk with the client about goals, try techniques in sessions, and adjust methods based on what is working. The first few meetings are used to set practical goals and decide whether to emphasize skills practice, reflection, or a mix of both.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, because this profile does not list them. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example a shorter check-in during a lunch break or a phone conversation when video is not feasible. Many people find online sessions help them keep therapy consistent while managing work, family, and treatment goals.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Michigan, Utah, Maine
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Does she help with people-pleasing and boundary issues?
Yes. She works with people who struggle to set limits, say no, or lose themselves in relationships.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses direct, practical conversation and balances gentle reminders with firm accountability.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional experience working with stress, trauma, grief, depression, and related concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds LMSW and LCSW credentials and practices in Michigan.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed in the profile.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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