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Online therapist

Patrice LaGrand

Practical support for stress and life transitions

Credentials
LMSW
Experience
5 years
Licensed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Patrice

Patrice LaGrand is a licensed social worker in Michigan with five years of professional experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, self-esteem, motivation, and relationship concerns. Patrice speaks plainly and works to make therapy something a busy parent can fit into life.

She starts by listening to each person's story and noting their strengths. Patrice treats people as the expert on their own life and helps them build on what already works.

Background and approach

Sessions are practical and goal-oriented without losing sight of feelings. Her approach mixes tools that change thoughts and habits with ways to clarify values and keep moving forward. That can mean learning small steps to manage anxiety, building confidence, or trying new behaviors that improve connection and intimacy.

Patrice also addresses caregiving stress, midlife questions, and challenges that come with aging or chronic health issues. Patrice uses techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy among other methods. She draws on Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused ideas when clients want short-term, action-focused work.

The emphasis is on practical change tailored to each person’s goals. Sessions are offered in English and can be done through video, phone, live chat, or text messaging. People begin by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a time that fits their life.

How Patrice's Approaches Work Online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice hard thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on clarifying values and taking small actions that fit what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going and teaches concrete skills to shift them. Client-Centered Therapy offers a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the therapist follows the client's lead and helps them explore what matters.

Choosing the best approach is a shared process. Patrice will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has helped before. Together they try methods that fit the issue and adjust the plan as needed, keeping the work practical and focused on real-life changes.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy fit a busy schedule. These formats make it easier to keep continuity of care, fit appointments around caregiving or work, and use short, action-oriented check-ins when that is helpful. Licensed professionals can use these options to tailor timing and pace to each client's needs.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Patrice address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy-related issues, anger, career questions, and coping with life changes, among other topics.
What is Patrice's style in sessions?
Her work is practical and strengths-focused. She listens first, then helps set concrete steps clients can try between meetings.
What training and experience does she have?
Patrice holds a Licensed Master Social Worker credential and has five years of professional experience in clinical work.
Where is Patrice licensed to practice?
She is licensed in Michigan with the credential MI LMSW 6801110333.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Appointments can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Patrice?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire, then schedule according to therapist availability.

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