Dr. Patricia Frueh

Dr. Patricia Frueh greets people with a warm, down-to-earth style. She aims to make sessions feel safe and straightforward so clients can speak honestly about stress, anxiety, trauma, parenting concerns, mood struggles, eating and sleeping problems, and relationship or identity questions. Pat listens for strengths and practical steps as well as problems, and she uses a calm sense of humor when it fits.

Patricia Frueh is a Michigan psychologist with 28 years of experience. She draws on a mix of approaches to match each person’s needs rather than pushing one method. Sessions often include skills for managing difficult feelings, ways to shift unhelpful thoughts, and mindfulness practices to build steadiness in daily life.

Her work includes attention to trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, bipolar and mood disorders, panic and social anxiety, and life transitions such as midlife crises. She also supports people dealing with blended family issues, family of origin concerns, communication struggles, and questions about life purpose or isolation.

In therapy Pat may use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness practices, and solution-focused strategies. She adapts the conversation and plan so the steps feel relevant and doable for each person.

Pat holds the credential MI Psychologist 6301008874 and practices in Michigan. If someone is ready to look for changes in daily coping, relationships, or mood, she offers a straightforward, collaborative approach to help move things forward.

Approach and online therapy options

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while taking steps toward what matters to them. It can help with anxiety, life transitions, and values-based choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns; it is often used for depression, panic, and social anxiety. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, includes skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better communication, which can help with intense moods and relationship strain.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose techniques that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That means trying things, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together rather than following a fixed script.

The practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy life and reducing travel time. Because the therapist's session formats are not specified here, confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to keep regular appointments, fit a short check-in during a break, or use mindfulness and skills practice between meetings. Licensed professionals can learn what works best for each person and adapt sessions to match daily routines and goals.