Dr. Patricia Frueh

Dr. Patricia Frueh offers a calm, down-to-earth approach for people feeling stuck, anxious, lonely, or overwhelmed. She introduces herself simply as Pat and aims to make the therapy room a place where clients can speak honestly. Sessions are built around listening, spotting strengths, and helping people take small steps toward better days.

Pat brings 28 years of experience as a Michigan psychologist. She draws on several practical methods rather than one fixed model. That means conversations may include skill-building, attention to past experiences, and strategies to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.

Mindfulness and acceptance play a noticeable role in her work. She is a Certified Mindfulness Meditation teacher and often uses mindfulness exercises to help with stress, anxiety, panic, and sleep problems. Other tools she uses include cognitive-behavioral ideas and approaches that focus on solving immediate problems.

People come to her for a wide range of concerns, including depression, trauma or abuse, relationship and communication problems, parenting stress, grief, addiction, eating and sleep issues, and isolation or loneliness. She also supports those dealing with life transitions, mood disorders, and social anxiety.

Pat describes her style as warm, respectful, and at times gently humorous. She will work with each person to tailor a plan that fits their needs, mixing skill practice, reflective work, and trauma-informed care where appropriate. If someone is ready to make a change, she aims to offer steady support through that process.

How ACT, CBT and DBT translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice their thoughts without getting stuck in them and then commit to actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, loneliness, and life changes by shifting attention toward what matters. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful thinking and behavior. It is often used for depression, panic, sleep issues, and mood problems. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills; it can help with strong emotions, relationship strain, and coping during crises.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then try a mix of strategies that fit. That may mean brief problem-solving exercises one week and mindfulness practice the next, adjusted over time based on how things are going.

Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also supports working through interpersonal skills, stress management, and loneliness with practical exercises and homework that can be reviewed between meetings.