- Cognitive behavioral methods
- Mindfulness practices
- Trauma-informed care
About Patricia
Dr. Patricia Frueh is a Michigan psychologist (MI Psychologist 6301008874) with 28 years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are struggling with issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship problems, parenting concerns, and feelings of guilt and shame.
Patricia uses straightforward conversation to help people name what is happening and decide what matters next. She notices strengths and resilience that often get lost when someone is overwhelmed. Sessions can include practical tools and moment-to-moment skills as well as time to process painful events and emotions.
Her clinical approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness practices, and solution-focused ideas. That mix lets her use behavioral strategies, present-moment skills, and short-term problem work depending on what a person needs.
Patricia also brings experience with trauma-informed care and with challenges such as addiction, eating and sleeping problems, bipolar and mood disorders, panic, social anxiety, and sexual assault and abuse. She works with people facing life transitions, midlife questions, and isolation or loneliness.
Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. People can expect to try concrete skills between meetings and to review what is and isn’t helping. To begin, readers should confirm current session options before booking and follow the listed steps to schedule an initial appointment.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and then choose actions that fit their values. It can be useful when guilt or shame keeps someone from moving toward what matters. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and uses practical exercises to shift unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and panic. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches moment-to-moment skills for regulating emotion and managing intense reactions, including mindfulness and distress-tolerance techniques.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Patricia will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and try methods that fit those needs. That means sessions can use a mix of learning skills, practicing them, and reviewing how well they worked.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Many people find remote sessions easier to fit into daily life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or let them focus on skills work without travel. Expect to use exercises between sessions and to adapt methods so they work in everyday routines.
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Experience
28+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and parenting concerns, grief, addictions, and feelings of guilt and shame among other issues.
How would she approach shame or guilt in sessions?
She uses talk, skill practice, and mindfulness-based techniques to help people name difficult feelings, notice patterns, and try small behavioral changes.
How much experience does she have?
She has 28 years of clinical experience working as a psychotherapist and psychologist in Michigan.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is listed as MI Psychologist 6301008874 and practices in Michigan.
Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in this biography; please confirm current session options before booking a first appointment.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.