Patrice LaGrand, LMSW

Patrice LaGrand is a licensed social worker in Michigan with five years of hands-on experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, and motivation struggles. Patrice believes clients are the experts on their own stories and brings a supportive presence to early steps toward change.

Her approach centers on practical, everyday tools. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thought patterns and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people act in line with their values. She also uses client-centered listening and solution-focused techniques to keep work grounded and forward-moving.

Sessions tend to be collaborative and straightforward. Patrice asks clear questions, reflects what she hears, and helps clients set small, achievable goals between meetings. This style aims to build momentum so people see progress in daily life.

She works with concerns across life stages including relationship strain, career questions, midlife crisis, caregiver stress, chronic illness challenges, and feelings of isolation. Patrice also addresses family of origin issues, forgiveness, hoarding, and postpartum depression when these come up in sessions.

People who appreciate a respectful, practical therapist often find her easy to work with. She frames the work as empowerment rather than rescue. To begin, clients can expect candid conversation, focused skill-building, and steady encouragement toward the changes they want.

How her approaches guide online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify what really matters to them and take small steps toward those values even when feelings are uncomfortable. It is often used for anxiety, midlife reevaluation, and coping with ongoing life stress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new, practical behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and problems with motivation. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and empathy so clients feel heard and understood while they decide what changes to make.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Patrice collaborates with each person to choose which methods to try based on needs, goals, and personal preferences. She adjusts strategies as progress is made and invites clients to give feedback about what helps best.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the specific session formats before booking since current session options are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, require less travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people meet from a quieter location of their choosing. Licensed professionals can use these methods effectively to focus on skills, values-based action, and practical problem solving in regular appointment times.