Patrice LaGrand

Patrice LaGrand is a licensed social worker in Michigan with five years of clinical experience. She centers sessions on the person in front of her and treats people as the experts on their own lives. Patrice focuses on helping clients handle stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship strain, and anger in practical ways.

Her style is straightforward and supportive. She listens first, then helps set simple goals that fit daily life. Patrice emphasizes small, doable changes rather than big, sudden shifts. She aims to build clients' confidence and motivation so they can meet challenges more calmly.

In session she uses a mix of approaches that match the client's needs. That can include talking through thoughts and behaviors, clarifying values, and working toward short-term solutions. Patrice brings techniques that help with coping during life changes, career stress, and caregiving demands.

She also addresses concerns around chronic illness, aging and geriatric issues, postpartum depression, and isolation or loneliness. Family of origin issues, forgiveness work, and hoarding concerns are part of her background as well. Conversations about intimacy and career choices are welcome.

Patrice uses plain language and practical tools so people can try new strategies between meetings. She supports multicultural concerns and helps clients explore life purpose and midlife transitions. The aim is steady progress and skills that fit real life.

Approaches that guide online work and practical benefits

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on clarifying values and taking small actions that match what matters most, which can help with anxiety, depression, and life transitions.

Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening and understanding. The therapist offers empathy and support while the person guides the topics and pace, which is useful for building self-esteem and motivation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and uses simple exercises to shift unhelpful patterns, often helping with stress and anger.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Patrice will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That collaborative process may mix approaches and adapt based on what feels most useful over time.

Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified 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 can also let people work from a quieter spot, avoid camera use if preferred, or schedule sessions around caregiving and work demands. These practical benefits help therapy fit everyday life rather than disrupt it.