- Client-centered listening
- CBT for thoughts
- DBT emotion skills
About Patricia
Patricia Van de Vyver is an LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) with five years of clinical experience in Michigan. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, sleep problems, parenting challenges, career uncertainty, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related issues like guilt and shame.
Patricia uses a mix of approaches to suit the person in front of her. She draws on client-centered techniques to listen and reflect what matters most. She also uses cognitive behavioral methods to identify unhelpful thinking and DBT skills to manage strong emotions and distress.
Sessions are conversational and goal-focused. Patricia says she will tailor dialogue and a treatment plan to the client's needs. She aims to be nonjudgmental and accepting while helping people notice patterns and try different ways of coping.
She has experience helping people who struggle with codependency, communication problems, control issues, drug and alcohol addiction, eating and food-related issues, family of origin difficulties, forgiveness, isolation, and finding life purpose. She also works with panic attacks, seasonal mood shifts, self-love, social anxiety, and women’s issues.
Patricia can be flexible with scheduling and asks people to reach out to arrange times that work best. To start, clients complete the site matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the platform.
How her approaches translate to online work
Patricia blends client-centered methods with cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy. Client-centered work focuses on listening and reflecting so people can better understand their feelings and priorities. CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and helps people test new ways of thinking. DBT teaches practical skills for tolerating distress, managing intense emotions, and improving interpersonal effectiveness.Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. Patricia discusses goals and preferences with each person and adjusts methods as needed. She checks in on what is helping and what feels hard, and she adapts the plan over time based on the client's needs.
The site lists how to start but does not specify session formats in her biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example a shorter check-in between commitments, a phone call when bandwidth is low, or a session timed around work or caregiving schedules. Practical adjustments like these are part of shaping therapy to everyday routines.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, sleep problems, parenting, career issues, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related areas such as guilt and shame.
How would she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She uses client-centered listening alongside cognitive behavioral techniques and DBT skills to help people name the feelings, look at thoughts that feed them, and try different coping strategies.
What is her background and experience?
She holds an LMSW and has five years of experience working with adults on a range of emotional and behavioral concerns in Michigan.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is an LMSW practicing in Michigan.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Session cost varies with location and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
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.