- Client-centered care
- Skill-based tools
- Flexible scheduling
About Patricia
Patricia Van de Vyver is a licensed master social worker who draws on five years of clinical experience to help people facing anxiety, stress, mood changes, and life transitions. She explains therapy in straightforward terms and focuses on practical steps that can ease daily struggles. Patricia meets people where they are and builds a plan that fits each person's goals and situation.
Her approach centers on listening without judgment and tailoring conversations to what matters most to the client. She uses evidence-informed methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques and client-centered work to address worries, low self-esteem, and relationship strains. She also brings tools from dialectical behavior therapy and motivational interviewing when clients need skills for managing strong emotions or making lasting changes.
Patricia has supported people dealing with panic disorder and panic attacks alongside other concerns like sleep problems, substance use, grief, and family of origin issues. She pays attention to how daily routines, thoughts, and behaviors interact and helps people develop small, manageable steps toward feeling more capable.
Scheduling is flexible to fit varied routines, and Patricia adapts session pacing to each person's needs. She encourages questions about the process and works collaboratively to adjust goals as progress is made. The first few meetings focus on understanding the immediate problem and creating a plan that feels realistic.
People who work with Patricia can expect clear communication, practical skill-building, and steady support as they try new strategies. She invites prospective clients to consider what they hope to change and to start with a short matching questionnaire to begin the process.
How Patricia’s approaches translate to online work
Patricia uses client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral techniques as core parts of her work. Client-centered therapy means the conversation is guided by the client's priorities and pace, with the therapist reflecting back what she hears and helping clarify goals. Cognitive behavioral techniques focus on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and trying small experiments to change behaviors and mood.She also draws on dialectical behavior therapy when people need concrete skills for managing intense emotions, such as breathing, grounding, and distress-tolerance strategies. These methods are practical and teachable in session, which makes them a good fit for remote conversation and homework between meetings.
Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. Patricia will talk with clients about their concerns and preferences, try approaches that match their goals, and adjust the plan as progress unfolds. The aim is to pick strategies that feel manageable and helpful for day-to-day life.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for brief check-ins when life gets hectic. It can also let people practice skills in their real routines, then bring observations back to therapy for discussion.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Patricia address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, panic attacks, depression, addiction concerns, relationship strain, grief, sleep issues, and other life changes.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Sessions focus on listening first and then using practical techniques. She blends client-centered conversation with cognitive and skills-based methods to make change feel doable.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Patricia has five years of experience working in the field and has spent that time supporting people through healing and growth.
What credentials does Patricia hold and where is she based?
She holds an LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker, and practices from Michigan.
What languages are supported during sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Scheduling is flexible and coordinated to fit the client's routine. Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.