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- Stress and anxiety
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
About Patricia
Patricia Riley, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California, has 20 years of clinical experience. She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, parenting issues, depression, addictions, trauma and related areas using conversation-based care. She describes her role as guiding dialog and creating a treatment plan that fits each person's needs.
Riley uses practical methods to address everyday problems. She applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits. She also uses Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify goals and strengthen motivation to change.
Her work covers a wide range of concerns. That includes grief, intimacy-related issues, eating and body image problems, anger, self-esteem, career questions, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes. She also lists support for ADHD, compassion fatigue, and coaching for life transitions.
Additional areas she notes include adoption and foster care, blended family issues, caregiver stress, commitment issues, fertility and hospice and end-of-life counseling. She also works with issues tied to first responder experiences and coping after disasters.
Riley emphasizes respect and sensitivity in sessions. She says dialog and plans are adjusted to each person's situation. The biography presents straightforward clinical focus and practical methods rather than theoretical descriptions.
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How her approaches translate to online work
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and eating or body image concerns. Motivational Interviewing helps people find and strengthen their own reasons to change. It is useful for addictions, ambivalence about life changes, and commitment to new habits.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work with the client to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That collaborative planning guides what techniques are used over time.
The biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking so you know how sessions are held. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT and Motivational Interviewing to conversation-based formats for practical, goal-oriented sessions.
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Areas of expertise
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, parenting, depression, addictions, trauma and related issues.
What therapeutic approaches does she use?
Her documented approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. She uses these to address thoughts, behaviors and motivation for change.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional experience practicing as a clinician.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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