Patricia "Trish" McMillan, LCSW

Licensed in Arizona · 7 years in practice

Patricia "Trish" McMillan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who focuses on solution-focused and cognitive behavioral approaches.

License and registration

LCSW, Arizona: LCSW-2684 · expires August 2027
NPI: 1396866604 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 7
Languages: English

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About Patricia

Patricia "Trish" McMillan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who focuses on solution-focused and cognitive behavioral approaches. She draws on seven years working in these brief, goal-oriented methods to help people manage stress, anxiety, grief, and depression. She keeps sessions practical and direct.

Trish asks questions to understand what matters most and then works with each person to set clear, achievable goals. She adapts the pace and tools to fit individual needs and life demands.

Background and approach

Her work covers relationship and communication problems, sleep difficulties, anger, self-esteem struggles, and major life adjustments like divorce or caregiving stress. She also supports people facing medical challenges such as cancer, aging and geriatric concerns, and the emotional effects of disasters. Trish uses client-centered listening alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to help people spot patterns and try new skills.

Mindfulness techniques are added when helpful to reduce overwhelm and improve focus. Her style is respectful and compassionate, with a straightforward tone and occasional gentle humor when appropriate. Sessions are offered in English and conducted online through video, phone, live chat, or text messaging.

Trish guides people through small steps so they can see progress and regain a stronger sense of control over daily life.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Patricia lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Grief
Self esteem
Depression
Family conflicts
Sleeping disorders
Anger management
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
Aging and geriatric issues
Blended family issues
Cancer
Caregiver issues and stress
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Divorce and separation
Family problems
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Impulsivity
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-love
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Workplace issues

Approaches Patricia names

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Online support

How this therapist uses focused approaches in online sessions

Client-Centered Therapy is about listening closely and shaping the conversation around what the person says matters most. It helps people feel heard and involved in planning next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns; it often helps with anxiety, depression, sleep, and stress.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods to try based on their goals, preferences, and daily life. That way sessions stay practical and responsive rather than one-size-fits-all.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect: video calls for face-to-face conversation, phone sessions when bandwidth is limited, live chat for focused check-ins, and text-based messaging for short updates or reminders. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, handle quick check-ins between sessions, or use formats that feel most comfortable for the person seeking help.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does this therapist address?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and communication problems, sleep issues, anger, self-esteem, career stress, and coping with life changes.

What is her therapy style like?

Her approach is practical and goal-oriented, combining client-centered listening with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused techniques, plus mindfulness when useful.

What experience does she bring?

She has seven years focused on brief solution-focused and cognitive behavioral work, alongside a longer history as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Arizona.

Where is this therapist licensed and located?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Arizona and provides services from that state.

Can sessions be conducted in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and needs.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

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