- Warm respectful style
- Mindfulness tools
- Practical skill building
About Patricia
Dr. Patricia Frueh greets people with a warm, respectful manner. She keeps sessions down to earth and often uses a bit of humor to ease tension. Dr. Frueh listens for strengths and resilience so those parts are not lost when someone is struggling. She is identified as a Michigan psychologist and has spent many years helping people through hard times.
Her work covers a broad set of concerns including stress, anxiety, mood difficulties, and panic disorder and panic attacks. She also addresses trauma and abuse, relationship and family issues, parenting challenges, grief, and problems with sleep or eating. Additional focus areas include autism and Asperger syndrome, blended family issues, and social anxiety and phobia.
Dr. Frueh uses methods drawn from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness approaches, and solution-focused techniques. She adapts what she uses to each person, shaping conversations and exercises to fit daily life and goals. She notes that mindfulness practice is one tool she often brings into sessions.
Behind the approach is practical guidance. Sessions may include new ways of thinking about problems, skill practice for managing strong feelings, and short exercises to try between meetings. The goal is to help people find clearer choices and steady ways to cope with challenges.
Her background combines research-informed ideas with a human touch. With nearly three decades of experience as a Michigan psychologist, she aims to support people who want to make changes and feel more able in their lives.
How certain therapeutic approaches translate online
The therapist commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and choosing actions that match personal values; it can help with anxiety, panic, and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful reactions; it is often used for anxiety, panic attacks, and depression.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively to learn about a person's goals, preferences, and everyday routines, and then suggests methods and exercises that fit. Together they try approaches and adjust what is used based on what helps most.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so please confirm session options before booking. Many people find online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce travel time, or have shorter check-ins when needed. Online work can include guided exercises, breathing and grounding practices, and homework between meetings to practice new skills in daily life. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT and CBT techniques in remote sessions to support progress without changing core therapeutic goals.
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Experience
28+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, panic disorder and panic attacks, trauma and abuse, relationship and family matters, parenting, grief, and sleep and eating problems.
What is her therapeutic style and approach?
Her style is warm and respectful with a straightforward focus on practical steps. She blends ACT, CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and solution-focused ideas to match what a person needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 28 years of experience working as a psychotherapist and has spent decades helping people manage mood, anxiety, trauma, and related concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed as MI Psychologist 6301008874 and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
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