Patricia Pattan-O'Neal

Patricia Pattan-O'Neal is a Licensed Master Social Worker and Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Michigan. She focuses on common and painful concerns like stress, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma and abuse, and struggles with relationships and intimacy. Patricia aims to meet people where they are and help them move toward clearer goals.

She uses a straightforward, respectful approach in sessions. Patricia listens first and follows each person’s lead, then offers practical tools such as mindfulness, communication strategies, and methods to build self-awareness. She balances gentle encouragement with direct accountability when a clearer push is helpful.

Patricia combines Client-Centered Therapy with elements of cognitive behavioral work to help people notice patterns and try different ways of responding. She also supports people dealing with life changes, caregiving stress, chronic illness, addiction, ADHD, and career concerns. Her style is collaborative and focused on what is most useful for a person now.

Patricia draws on eight years of professional experience as an LMSW and LCSW. In sessions she may introduce simple skills, reflective exercises, and creative ways to practice new habits between meetings. The goal is steady, practical progress rather than quick fixes.

Starting therapy is framed as a brave step. Patricia aims to be an objective observer who guides and coaches while respecting each person’s expertise in their own life. She encourages concrete steps and supports people as they work toward the changes they want.

How her approaches guide online therapy