- CBT methods
- Motivational Interviewing
- Family of origin
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 problems, and parenting challenges. Sessions also address mood issues, addictions, grief, and related life changes.
Riley uses straightforward conversation and goal-focused methods to help people notice patterns that started in the family they grew up in. She listens for ways past roles and expectations continue to shape current choices. Then she helps clients test small changes that can alter those patterns over time.
Her work includes practical skills for managing anxiety and mood, and steps to rebuild closeness where relationships have become strained. She also supports people dealing with grief, caregiver stress, and burnout from high-demand jobs. Issues around body image, eating, and intimacy are included in her practice.
Patricia draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. She also uses Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify goals and strengthen their commitment to change. These approaches are used together to make concrete plans and measure progress.
People who contact her usually want clear, manageable steps they can try between sessions. To begin they complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first meeting to map priorities and next steps.
How her approaches translate to online work
CBT helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and the behaviors that follow. Online sessions can use CBT to set small experiments and homework tasks that fit into daily life, such as tracking moods or practicing different responses to stressors. Motivational Interviewing focuses on clarifying what matters to the person and strengthening reasons to change. In remote sessions this approach supports goal-setting and practical steps toward those goals. Finding the best approach is part of the first meetings. She will work with each client to decide how CBT, Motivational Interviewing, or a mix of methods match the client’s goals and preferences. That decision is collaborative and can be adjusted as work progresses. Specific session formats are not listed here, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy around work, caregiving, or travel. Remote meetings can make it easier to keep regular check-ins, shorten some visits for brief coaching, or avoid commuting while still working on family patterns and stress management.Areas of expertise
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to family patterns?
She works with adults on family problems, family of origin issues, relationship strain, and parenting difficulties.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, goal-focused methods and conversational work to identify patterns and test small changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional experience working with adults on mood, anxiety, addiction, and relationship concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LCSW licensed in California and provides services from that location.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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