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Patricia Van de Vyver

Patricia Van de Vyver

LMSW

Michigan

Compassionate, goal-focused therapy

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At a glance

Credentials
LMSW
License
LMSW, Michigan / 6801108788
Experience
5 years
Languages
English
Location
Michigan

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    • Motivational Interviewing informed
    • Short practical goals
    • Warm nonjudgmental style

    About Patricia

    Patricia Van de Vyver is an LMSW who uses a warm, nonjudgmental approach to help people move toward their goals. She frames therapy as a partnership and focuses on the person in front of her. Her style is conversational and practical, aimed at helping someone make small changes that add up over time.

    She often draws on Motivational Interviewing to support people who feel stuck or uncertain about change. Patricia also uses client-centered ideas to listen without judgment and CBT techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. Sessions are shaped to fit each person’s needs rather than following a one-size-fits-all plan.

    Patricia has five years of experience working with issues such as anxiety, depression, stress, addictions, trauma and grief. She also helps people facing parenting stresses, career transitions, and difficulties with sleep. Additional focuses include codependency, communication problems, eating-related concerns, and compassion fatigue.

    People seeking help for panic, social anxiety, ADHD-related challenges, or self-esteem concerns may find her approach useful. She emphasizes practical steps and clear goals paired with reflective conversation to support lasting change. Patricia adapts pacing and tools to match each person’s priorities.

    She practices in Michigan and conducts sessions in English. To begin, she invites prospective clients to complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a time that fits their routine.

  2. How her approaches translate to online sessions

    Patricia blends Motivational Interviewing, client-centered therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy in ways that work well in talk-based sessions. Motivational Interviewing focuses on exploring a person’s own reasons for change and building motivation in small steps. Client-centered therapy centers the person’s experience, with the therapist listening and reflecting without judgment. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify specific thoughts and behaviors to test new ways of coping and responding.

    Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose which methods fit best given their goals and preferences. That plan can be adjusted as progress unfolds so sessions stay focused and useful.

    The practical benefits of online therapy often include easier scheduling and the ability to fit sessions into a busy week. If you plan to work together remotely, confirm the exact session formats available before booking since they were not specified in the biography. Discussing logistics up front helps ensure sessions match daily routines, whether someone needs a shorter check-in or a standard-length appointment.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietySelf esteemDepression

    Also works with

    AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefSleeping disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

    Additional focus areas

    CodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposePanic disorder and panic attacksSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    5+ years

    Listed in

    Michigan

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does Patricia focus on?

    She works with a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, stress, addictions, trauma and grief, plus relationships, parenting, sleep, and career changes.

    How would you describe her therapeutic style?

    Her style is conversational and nonjudgmental, combining Motivational Interviewing, client-centered listening, and practical CBT techniques to set clear goals.

    What is her background and experience?

    She has five years of experience in the field and frames therapy as a collaborative journey focused on self-discovery and steady progress.

    What credentials and location are listed?

    She holds an LMSW, noted as MI LMSW, and practices in Michigan.

    Which languages are supported and can international clients join?

    Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.

    What session formats does she offer?

    Session formats were not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.

    How are session costs handled?

    Cost varies with location and schedule and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I begin working with her?

    Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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