- CBT techniques
- Motivational interviewing
- Blended family issues
About Patricia
Patricia Riley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with 20 years of experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, family and parenting challenges, depression, addictions, grief, and related issues. Patricia also lists support for blended family issues among her focus areas.
Her approach is practical and conversational. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change and build momentum. Sessions are meant to be direct and goal-oriented rather than abstract or purely reflective.
Patricia often helps people who are navigating big life changes. That includes separation and divorce, caregiving stress, adoption or foster care concerns, and blending households. She works with issues such as commitment worries, parenting strain, and loyalty conflicts that can come up when families merge.
Her background includes long-term social work practice in California. She draws on practical tools from CBT and conversational techniques from Motivational Interviewing to support decision making, coping skills, and behavioral shifts. The focus is on clear steps clients can use between sessions.
People who reach out can expect straightforward conversation, check-ins on progress, and adjustments to the plan as needed. Patricia invites clients to set goals and to review what is working and what needs to change as therapy continues.
Approach-based online work with CBT and Motivational Interviewing
Patricia uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try small behavioral experiments. CBT focuses on specific patterns that keep stress and anxiety active and gives tools to change them. Motivational Interviewing is a conversational approach that helps a person clarify their reasons for change and build small steps toward goals.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Patricia will work collaboratively to decide which methods suit the client’s needs and goals. She checks in on progress and adjusts techniques based on what is helpful in practice.
Session logistics and formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy routine, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and remove travel time from appointments. Licensed professionals typically use those practical benefits to help clients maintain momentum between sessions and apply skills in everyday life.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, family and parenting challenges, depression, addictions, grief, and related issues. Blended family issues are listed among her additional focus areas.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and conversational. She uses clear tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to support behavior change and decision making.
What is her professional background?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20 years of experience working in California settings. Her work has covered a range of family and life-change concerns.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She holds a CA LCSW and practices in California.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What are the session formats?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed in the biography.
How are fees and scheduling handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.