Patricia McCullough, LCSW
Licensed in Pennsylvania · 39 years in practice
Patricia McCullough is a licensed clinical social worker in Pennsylvania with nearly four decades of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, low self-esteem, and depression.
License and registration
- LCSW, Pennsylvania
- CW016846 · expires February 2027
- NPI
- 1356588032 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 39
- Languages
- English
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About Patricia
Patricia McCullough is a licensed clinical social worker in Pennsylvania with nearly four decades of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, low self-esteem, and depression. She takes a respectful, down-to-earth approach and focuses on practical support tailored to each person's situation. Her style aims to make the first steps toward change feel possible and manageable.
In sessions she listens and responds with sensitivity and compassion. Conversations are shaped around what matters most to the client, whether that means developing coping skills, reducing anxiety, or addressing past hurt.
Background and approach
She uses methods that help people understand patterns and try new ways of responding to stress and relationships. Her background includes long-term clinical work with people affected by trauma and substance use concerns. That experience informs a steady, calm stance in the room and an emphasis on safety and pacing when hard memories come up.
She also helps with daily challenges like caregiving strain, chronic illness, and communication problems. Patricia believes in collaboration rather than one-size-fits-all plans. She works with each person to build realistic goals and small steps that lead to lasting change.
Sessions can include practical skill-building, emotion regulation techniques, and focused work on attachment and relationship patterns. People who come for help can expect a professional who values respect and clear dialogue. The aim is to empower clients so they feel more confident handling difficult situations and making choices that reflect their values.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Patricia lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Patricia names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
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Online support
Approaches that translate well to online work
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape the way people trust and connect. Online sessions can help identify those patterns and practice new ways of relating in everyday life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through concrete exercises and homework. It works well over video or messaging because skills can be taught, practiced, and reviewed between appointments.Choosing the best approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. That conversation guides whether sessions emphasize attachment work, CBT skill-building, or a mix of methods tailored to the person.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for in-depth conversations and watching responses. Phone sessions are convenient when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging suit quick questions, brief skill coaching, or people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to continue work between appointments.
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Questions people ask
What issues does Patricia help address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression. Additional areas include caregiver stress, chronic illness, communication problems, and substance use concerns.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is respectful and collaborative, focusing on practical skills and understanding relationship patterns. Sessions are paced to match each person’s needs and comfort level.
How much experience does she have?
She brings 39 years of professional experience to her work and has extensive clinical exposure to trauma, addiction, and mood concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential (LCSW) in Pennsylvania and practices from that state.
Can I work with her if I live outside the U.S.?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are offered?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to get started?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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