Patricia Pattan-O'Neal , LMSW, LCSW

Patricia Pattan-O'Neal is a licensed social worker practicing in Michigan with 8 years of professional experience supporting people through major life challenges. She holds an LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker - and an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - which reflect graduate social work training and advanced clinical licensure to provide psychotherapy. Patricia draws on client-centered principles and cognitive behavioral techniques to address stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, and a range of other issues such as parenting, sleep and eating problems, ADHD, and career-related stress.

She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, balancing warmth with clear accountability when it is needed. Patricia aims to meet clients where they are, helping them identify goals and practical steps to move forward. Her work often includes relational strategies, mindfulness practices, increased self-awareness, and creative expression to broaden coping options and build skills.

Patricia emphasizes the client as the expert in their own life and serves as an objective guide during the therapeutic process. She recognizes the courage it takes to seek support and brings a steady, compassionate approach to helping people navigate change and recover a sense of direction.