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Patricia McCullough, LCSW
Pennsylvania
LCSW - Anxiety and addiction focus
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- Trauma support
- Attachment work
About Patricia
Patricia McCullough is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Pennsylvania with 39 years of experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. Her work emphasizes practical steps people can try between sessions. She speaks English and practices in Pennsylvania.
She uses several therapeutic approaches to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and change patterns that cause distress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is part of her work, helping people identify thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and practice new responses. She also draws on attachment-based and client-centered ideas to focus on relationships and on what matters to each person.
Patricia has many years helping people with addiction and substance use concerns, as well as related issues such as codependency and communication problems. She also supports people impacted by adoption and foster care, abandonment, divorce and separation, and caregiver stress. These areas often overlap with depression, chronic illness concerns, dissociation, and avoidant personality patterns.
Her approach is straightforward and session-focused. Conversations aim to clarify goals, try specific skills, and track small changes. EMDR and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) are also listed among methods she uses for trauma and emotional regulation when appropriate.
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Patricia uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to make thoughts and behaviors actionable. In simple steps she helps people identify thought patterns, test them in daily life, and build new routines that reduce anxiety and improve mood. Attachment-based ideas guide discussions about how past relationships affect current reactions and close relationships, which can be useful for issues around abandonment, adoption, and caregiver stress.She also works from a client-centered stance, focusing on each person's priorities and experiences. That means she and the client decide together which approach to try and adjust methods based on how practical they feel for the person's goals and day-to-day life.
Confirm the available session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work, caregiving, or travel. It can reduce commute time, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and let people choose appointments that fit into regular routines. The therapist will discuss which methods and session rhythm suit the individual's needs during the first meeting.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
39+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, and depression, plus related concerns like codependency and communication problems.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and habits and practice new ways of responding between sessions.
What is her professional background?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 39 years of professional experience working in mental health and related settings.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She holds a Pennsylvania LCSW credential and practices in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What are the session and payment details?
Sessions are delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time and costs vary with location.
How do I get started with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.