- Evidence informed
- Relationship focused
- Practical skills
About Patricia
Patricia McCullough is a licensed clinical social worker who brings a steady, down-to-earth approach to therapy. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. Conversations are respectful and straightforward. She aims to make the first steps toward change feel doable and supported.
With 39 years of experience, Patricia adapts sessions to each person's needs. She listens for patterns in relationships and behavior, including issues tied to attachment, codependency, and communication. Sessions often focus on building practical skills to cope with strong emotions and difficult situations.
Her work draws on several approaches that emphasize the therapeutic relationship and skill-building. Patricia may use client-centered methods to follow what matters most to the person in the room. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice and shift unhelpful thoughts and actions.
Trauma-related concerns are addressed with care. Patricia has experience applying trauma-informed tools and may incorporate EMDR-informed ideas when appropriate. Dialectical behavior strategies are used when strong emotions and coping skills need attention.
People who have lived experience with abandonment, adoption and foster care, chronic illness, caregiver stress, or substance issues will find these themes reflected in her background. Patricia aims to empower people to make steady changes, toward clearer boundaries, healthier patterns, and greater self-trust.
How therapy approaches translate to online care
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns that develop in relationships. It helps people understand how early connections shape trust, closeness, and reactions to conflict, which can be useful for codependency and attachment concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches concrete skills to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, so people can test new ways of coping with anxiety, depression, or addiction.Choosing the right approach usually happens together. The therapist will listen to goals and try methods that fit the person's needs and preferences. Expect a collaborative process where strategies are adjusted over time based on what helps most.
Confirm the available session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, like squeezing in a shorter check-in during a lunch break or avoiding travel time. Some methods translate well to remote sessions because they use talking, guided exercises, and skill practice that can be done between meetings. The therapist will discuss what will best support progress and how to structure sessions to match everyday routines.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
39+ years
Credentials
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Patricia commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression, plus related issues such as codependency and communication problems.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Sessions are collaborative and person-centered, blending supportive listening with practical skills from cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior approaches.
How long has she worked in clinical practice?
She brings 39 years of professional experience to her practice and has worked with many trauma and addiction-related concerns over that time.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, licensed in Pennsylvania and works from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries schedule with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs and billing handled?
Costs can vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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