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Patricia Riley, LCSW

  • Experience20 years
  • LocationCalifornia
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing
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About Patricia

Patricia Riley is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in California with two decades of experience supporting people through life transitions and emotional challenges.

Background and approach

She draws on practical, evidence-informed methods to help clients manage anxiety and stress, navigate relationship and family conflicts, and address concerns such as depression, addictions, ADHD, grief, and intimacy-related issues. Her background also includes work with caregiving stress, blended family dynamics, and other complex family matters.

Patricia approaches each person with sensitivity and respect, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to the unique circumstances and goals presented. She uses structured techniques alongside motivational conversation to help clients build coping skills, clarify values, and make sustainable changes.

Patricia emphasizes collaboration and empowerment, offering steady support as people take the often difficult first steps toward greater wellbeing and more satisfying daily life.

Integrating evidence-based approaches with online care

Patricia uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; CBT is practical and skill-focused and often supports people dealing with anxiety, stress, depression, and difficulties with daily functioning. She also uses Motivational Interviewing, a collaborative conversational approach that helps increase readiness for change by exploring personal values and ambivalence in a respectful, nonjudgmental way.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Patricia works collaboratively with each client to determine which methods best match their goals, preferences, and life circumstances. She aims to tailor interventions so they feel relevant and manageable while supporting steady progress over time.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and access care from different locations within California. These formats allow for timely check-ins, skill practice between sessions, and ongoing support that adapts to each person's needs and availability.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship and family conflicts, parenting challenges, depression, addictions, ADHD, grief, and intimacy-related issues.
What therapeutic style does she use in sessions?
Her work combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques with Motivational Interviewing to help clients identify unhelpful patterns and build motivation for change.
How long has she been practicing?
Patricia brings 20 years of professional experience to her clinical work, applying that background to support clients through diverse life challenges.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is a licensed clinical social worker in California, holding the credential CA LCSW 25356 and practicing with that professional qualification.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are conducted in English; international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does she offer?
She provides several online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How are costs and scheduling handled?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesInfidelityVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMulticultural concernsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Sexual assault and abuseWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational Interviewing

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English

What Patricia can help with

Patricia Riley works with clients on stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, and depression.

Patricia works with clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and parenting issues.

How Patricia approaches therapy

Patricia's clinical approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing.

Experience and training

Patricia is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in California.