- CBT and motivational tools
- Grief and end-of-life support
- Parenting and family stress
About Patricia
Patricia Riley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in California who focuses on practical, real-world help for everyday struggles. She guides people through stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship concerns. Her style is direct and compassionate, aimed at helping clients take small steps toward change.
With 20 years of experience, Patricia draws on clear, evidence-informed approaches to help people manage overwhelming emotions and make concrete changes. She listens for each person's priorities and then works with them to set realistic goals and plans. Sessions tend to focus on what feels doable in daily life and on skills that can be practiced between meetings.
Patricia often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thinking patterns and try new behaviors. She also uses Motivational Interviewing to support people who feel stuck or uncertain about change. These methods are used in practical ways, such as breaking problems into manageable steps and finding personal reasons to move forward.
She has worked with a broad range of concerns including family and parenting stress, caregiving burden, addictions, trauma and abuse, eating and body image issues, and hospice and end-of-life counseling. Patricia aims to create a respectful space where clients feel heard and supported while working toward clear goals.
Her approach is collaborative: she tailors plans to each person and adjusts strategies as needed. If you want straightforward support for coping and change, Patricia focuses on helping you build skills that fit your life.
With 20 years of experience, Patricia draws on clear, evidence-informed approaches to help people manage overwhelming emotions and make concrete changes. She listens for each person's priorities and then works with them to set realistic goals and plans. Sessions tend to focus on what feels doable in daily life and on skills that can be practiced between meetings.
Patricia often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thinking patterns and try new behaviors. She also uses Motivational Interviewing to support people who feel stuck or uncertain about change. These methods are used in practical ways, such as breaking problems into manageable steps and finding personal reasons to move forward.
She has worked with a broad range of concerns including family and parenting stress, caregiving burden, addictions, trauma and abuse, eating and body image issues, and hospice and end-of-life counseling. Patricia aims to create a respectful space where clients feel heard and supported while working toward clear goals.
Her approach is collaborative: she tailors plans to each person and adjusts strategies as needed. If you want straightforward support for coping and change, Patricia focuses on helping you build skills that fit your life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesInfidelityVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMulticultural concernsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Sexual assault and abuseWomen's issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational Interviewing
Experience
20+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
How CBT and Motivational Interviewing shape online care
Patricia commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot patterns in thoughts and behaviors and then try small experiments to change them. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and many everyday problems because it breaks things down into clear steps and skills.She also uses Motivational Interviewing to support people who feel torn about change. This approach focuses on gentle questions and reflection to find personal reasons for moving forward, which can help with addictions, behavior change, and feeling stuck.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Patricia will listen to your goals, try methods that fit your needs, and adjust the plan as progress is made. The process is collaborative and paced to what feels manageable.
Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not detailed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives - for example, it can reduce travel time, make scheduling around work or caregiving simpler, or allow shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with the therapist about what will best fit your schedule and day-to-day needs before your first appointment.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Patricia help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family issues, addictions, trauma, eating and body image problems, caregiving stress, and hospice and end-of-life counseling among other concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
She combines practical, goal-focused methods with a compassionate, respectful manner and tailors plans to each person's needs.
How much experience does she have?
She brings 20 years of professional experience working with a wide range of mental health and life concerns.
What credentials and location apply?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.