Licensed clinical social worker recordArizona
Patricia "Trish" McMillan, LCSW
Arizona
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Anxiety
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Arizona
- LCSW, licence LCSW-2684
- NPI
- 1396866604
- Experience
- 7 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Arizona
These details come from information Patricia supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-Focused work
About Patricia
Patricia "Trish" McMillan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Arizona with seven years practicing brief solution-focused and cognitive behavioral approaches. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, self-esteem struggles, relationship and family concerns, and life changes. Sessions are described as straightforward and practical, focused on real problems rather than jargon.
Trish draws on Client-Centered and Solution-Focused ideas to keep sessions goal-oriented and collaborative. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to help people notice patterns of thinking that contribute to distress and to test small behavior changes. Mindfulness methods are used when slowing down and noticing the present moment helps reduce worry and reactivity.
Her background includes decades in social work and a recent focus on brief, action-oriented work over the past seven years. That experience includes supporting people dealing with caregiver stress, aging and geriatric issues, cancer and medical-related concerns, and first responder stress. She also addresses blended family stress, divorce and separation, and coping after natural or human-caused disasters.
In sessions Trish aims to be direct and respectful. Conversations often identify one or two small goals to try between meetings. Clients discuss what is working, what is not, and practical steps to change daily routines, sleep, or communication patterns.
Her practice pays attention to everyday pressures such as work, money, health, and family responsibilities. People who want brief, focused work on specific problems may find this approach suits them. Language offered is English and she is licensed in Arizona.
BHow sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the person. It centers the conversation on the client's priorities and helps identify what they want to change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses simple exercises to test new ways of thinking and behaving. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and stress management.Finding the right mix of techniques is part of the work she does with each client. She will review goals, preferences, and daily routines and then suggest approaches that fit. That selection is collaborative and can shift as progress is made or circumstances change.
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking so you know how meetings are scheduled. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, family, and health demands. They can reduce travel time, offer shorter check-ins between major sessions, and allow shared materials or exercises to be reviewed together during a meeting.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Arizona
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, self-esteem, relationship and family concerns, sleeping and anger issues, career strain, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her practice is brief and solution-focused with use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness tools. Sessions aim to set specific, practical goals and test small changes between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years using brief solution-focused and CBT approaches, and has a longer overall history in social work which informs her clinical work.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - licensed in Arizona.
What languages are offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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