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Patricia Riley, LCSW
California
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Relationship concerns
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Parenting support
About Patricia
Patricia Riley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in California with 20 years of experience. She helps people who are facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, and parenting challenges. Her work also covers depression, addictions, LGBT concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy issues, eating concerns, anger, self-esteem, career matters, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
Patricia uses clear, goal-focused methods in sessions. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to notice unhelpful thoughts and patterns. Conversations often include practical steps to test different responses and small behavioral changes to see what works.
People who come to her may also need support with abandonment concerns, adoption and foster care issues, blended family dynamics, caregiving stress, fertility and end-of-life matters, or first responder challenges. She addresses body image, family of origin issues, and eating and food-related problems in straightforward ways.
In sessions Patricia lays out options and explains why one approach might help more than another. She helps set clear, achievable goals and checks progress together. The focus is on practical changes people can try between meetings.
Her practice emphasizes respect and sensitivity. Sessions are organized to fit the person’s everyday life, and Patricia works with each client to build a plan that reflects their goals and circumstances.
How CBT and Motivational Interviewing are used in online sessions
Patricia uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice the thoughts and routines that keep problems in place. CBT sessions focus on practical exercises, trying small behavioral changes, and checking what helps over time. Motivational Interviewing is used to clarify a person’s own reasons for change and to build commitment at a pace that feels doable.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Patricia collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. She outlines options, explains what to expect, and adjusts the plan based on how a person responds in early sessions.
Confirm the specific session formats available before booking, as the biography does not list formats explicitly. Online therapy can make it easier to fit short check-ins into a busy day, avoid travel time, and continue work between appointments. Some people find phone sessions require less bandwidth, while video sessions allow for face-to-face interaction; discuss format needs when scheduling so sessions match everyday life and practical constraints.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with most often?
She commonly helps with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, parenting, depression, addictions, trauma, grief, and self-esteem issues.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and test practical behavior changes. Sessions include exercises and steps to try between meetings.
What is her professional background?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and relationship concerns.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She holds an LCSW license in California and practices there.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session formats arranged?
Confirm current session options before booking to make sure the format offered meets your needs.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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