- Family of origin issues
- CBT and ACT methods
- Mindfulness practice
About Patricia
Dr. Patricia Frueh is a Michigan psychologist (MI Psychologist 6301008874) with 28 years of experience. She works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, relationship problems, and family of origin issues. She also addresses matters like grief, sleep and eating difficulties, addiction, and mood disorders.
Patricia uses straightforward talk to help people notice how family patterns affect their choices today. She listens for strengths and routine ways of coping, and points out practical steps that can reduce distress. Sessions often include attention to thinking patterns and present-day behaviors.
Her approach draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and change behavior. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy strategies to help people clarify values and commit to specific actions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills appear when people need tools for emotion regulation and managing intense states.
Mindfulness practices are part of her work, offered as exercises to calm attention and reduce reactivity. Solution-focused methods are used for setting short-term goals and tracking progress in clear, manageable steps. Trauma-informed ideas guide how she talks about past hurt when that is part of the concern.
Patricia’s style is conversational and respectful. She tends to bring some humor into sessions when it fits and keeps the focus on what can be done now. People who want to understand how family expectations shaped their choices often find this direct, skill-based approach useful.
How her approaches fit with online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values. Online ACT sessions usually involve noticing thoughts, setting goals, and practicing actions between meetings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and changing daily habits. In remote sessions CBT commonly uses worksheets, behavioral experiments, and clear practice tasks to reduce anxiety and depression.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss your goals and preferences and then try methods that seem likely to help. That collaborative decision can change over time as you track what actually helps in your daily life.
The practical benefits of online therapy often include easier scheduling and the ability to fit sessions into a busy week. Confirm the current session formats before booking, since specific options are not listed here. Online meetings can make short check-ins, regular weekly sessions, or skills-practice sessions easier to arrange so therapy fits into 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 works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, parenting concerns, relationship and family of origin issues, plus grief, sleep and eating problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses conversational, practical sessions that point out patterns and teach skills for managing emotions and behavior.
What is her clinical background?
She has 28 years of experience as a practicing psychologist and has worked with a wide range of concerns, including trauma and abuse.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is listed as MI Psychologist 6301008874 and practices in Michigan.
Does she offer sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Session cost varies with location; therapy uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
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