Dr. Patricia Frueh , MI Psychologist 6301008874

Dr. Patricia Frueh is a Michigan-licensed clinical psychologist (MI Psychologist 6301008874) with 28 years of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, trauma, relationship struggles, parenting challenges, mood disorders, and a range of other concerns. Often called Pat by friends and some clients, she brings a warm, respectful manner to clinical work and can find gentle moments of humor even amid difficult conversations. She emphasizes the therapeutic relationship as the foundation for change, listening closely for a person’s strengths and natural resilience when those qualities can be easy to overlook during suffering.

Her practice has included work with depression, panic and social anxiety, grief, addictions, eating and sleep issues, and the effects of physical or emotional trauma. She incorporates ideas from positive psychology and current research on well-being to help clients build more satisfying lives. Depending on a person’s needs, she draws from cognitive behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic, and trauma-informed approaches to shape treatment.

As a Certified Mindfulness Meditation teacher, she often integrates mindfulness-based techniques and may use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy or Dialectical Behavior Therapy interventions when helpful. Treatment plans and session dialogue are tailored to each person’s specific goals and circumstances, and she supports individuals who are ready to take steps toward greater resilience and life satisfaction.

Mindfulness, ACT, and CBT for flexible online care

Dr. Patricia Frueh integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and mindfulness-based methods into her online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values, accept difficult internal experiences, and commit to actions that move them toward a meaningful life - it is often useful for anxiety, depression, and chronic stress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning - it is commonly applied to depression, panic, and habit-related concerns. Mindfulness Therapy emphasizes present-moment awareness and self-regulation skills to reduce reactivity and strengthen emotional coping; as a Certified Mindfulness Meditation teacher, she incorporates practical mindfulness exercises when appropriate.

Finding the right combination of these approaches is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and comfort levels. This range of options makes it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from home, and choose formats that align with a client’s day-to-day needs.