- CBT informed
- Motivational support
- Family concerns
About Patricia
Patricia Riley is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in California with two decades of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship strain. She focuses on straightforward, respectful care and aims to create a practical plan that fits each person's life. Patricia presents herself as a supportive guide for people ready to make changes and find more balance.
Patricia uses conversational, goal-focused sessions to address family concerns, parenting challenges, and addictions. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. Motivational Interviewing helps when someone wants to build motivation for change or tackle stuck patterns.
Her work also covers trauma, grief, intimacy-related struggles, and issues such as body image and self-esteem. Patricia lists additional focuses including abandonment, aging and geriatric issues, blended family matters, and adoption and foster care among others. These areas are woven into practical strategies rather than abstract concepts.
Patricia emphasizes respectful, sensitive interaction. She tailors conversations and plans to each person's specific needs, and she supports people through difficult life changes like divorce, caregiving strain, or career transitions. Sessions are intended to be clear and actionable.
With an LCSW credential and twenty years of practice in California, Patricia aims to empower clients to take steps toward a happier, more fulfilling life. She encourages people to reach out when they feel ready to begin a change.
Using CBT and Motivational Interviewing in online therapy
Patricia often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on spotting and testing thoughts that contribute to anxiety or low mood and trying small behavior changes to see what helps. It can be useful for worries, stress, sleep problems, and low mood.She also uses Motivational Interviewing to help people strengthen their own reasons for change. This approach is conversational and practical, aimed at building motivation and planning achievable next steps for issues like addictions, lifestyle shifts, or managing care responsibilities.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences, and then pick or blend methods to fit those needs. That decision is collaborative and can change as progress is made.
The practicality of online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life. Confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking, since the biography does not list them. Online appointments can reduce commute time, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and make it easier to keep continuity of care during life transitions.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Patricia help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, parenting issues, addictions, trauma and grief, and many related topics such as self-esteem, eating issues, ADHD, and caregiver stress.
How would you describe her approach in sessions?
Patricia uses conversational, goal-focused work that combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to help people change unhelpful thoughts and build motivation for change.
What is her professional background?
She holds an LCSW and brings twenty years of experience helping people with emotional and life challenges in California.
Where does Patricia practice and what is her credential?
She is licensed in California as an LCSW and practices in that state.
Can people meet with her in other languages or from other countries?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options with the therapist before booking.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Patricia?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.