Therapist profile
Patricia Riley, LCSW
California
LCSW - Anger and relationship concerns
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, California / 25356
- NPI1952535981
- Experience20 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationCalifornia
About
- CBT methods
- Motivational interviewing
- Parenting issues
About Patricia
Patricia Riley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with 20 years of professional experience. She works with adults on common struggles like stress, anxiety, depression, and anger, and addresses relationship and parenting concerns. Patricia also supports people facing addiction, grief, trauma and abuse, and issues around self-esteem and career change.
She uses straightforward conversation and practical strategies in sessions. Patricia combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with motivational interviewing to help people identify patterns, test new behaviors, and build small changes that stick. Sessions focus on clear goals and steps rather than labels or jargon.
Patricia has a broad background supporting clients through life transitions such as divorce, caregiving stress, adoption and foster care questions, and end-of-life concerns. She also assists people coping with first responder stress, compassion fatigue, and bipolar challenges. Her work often addresses family of origin issues and blended family dynamics when those affect current functioning.
In the room she will listen for what is driving your reactions and then work with you on practical shifts. That might mean reframing thoughts that fuel anger, practicing new communication habits, or setting achievable behavioral goals. The focus is on tools you can use between sessions to reduce snapping, simmering resentment, or work-related frustration.
Sessions are conducted in English and follow the scope of practice of a California LCSW. If you want to move forward you will be asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
How CBT and Motivational Interviewing are used in online sessions
Patricia uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot thinking and behavior patterns that keep anger and anxiety active. CBT breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions so you can try small experiments and see what changes. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative way to clarify your own reasons for change and build the motivation to try new responses when tension rises.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. Patricia will talk with you about your goals, priorities, and what has or hasn't worked before. Together you can test approaches and adjust them based on what fits your needs and daily life.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow more frequent brief check-ins when needed. They can also let you practice communication skills in real time between tasks at work or home. Ask about the available formats when you sign up so sessions match your routine and technical preferences.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger problems does she address?
She works with adults who struggle with snapping at loved ones, building resentment, frustration at work, and reactions tied to stress or grief.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her sessions are practical and goal-focused, using clear conversation and steps rather than clinical labels.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 20 years of professional experience to her work with clients on stress, mood, and relationship issues.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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