Patrice LaGrand, LMSW

Patrice LaGrand is a licensed social worker in Michigan with five years of professional experience. She focuses on everyday struggles like stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, motivation, and major life changes. Patrice approaches conversations with respect and aims to empower people to move toward clearer goals.

In sessions she treats depression, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, anger, career worries, and family issues. She also pays attention to aging and geriatric issues and caregiver stress when those come up. Chronic illness, pain, and disability are included among the challenges she helps people manage.

Her work draws on practical, collaborative methods. Patrice uses tools from cognitive behavioral approaches to help identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also uses acceptance-based methods to help people notice what matters most and act on those values.

Patrice centers the person in the room and encourages clients to use their own strengths. She blends solution-focused strategies and motivational interviewing to set concrete next steps between sessions. The aim is steady, manageable progress rather than quick fixes.

Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented, with attention to cultural background and life context. People who want a down-to-earth therapist who listens and helps build realistic plans may find her approach fits well.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that align with personal values. This approach can be useful for anxiety, low mood, and navigating life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at thoughts and behaviors to find patterns that keep problems going and uses practical exercises to shift them, which can help with stress, depression, and self-esteem concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship and supports people as they name their goals and make choices that feel right for them.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Patrice will collaborate with each person to decide what methods match their needs, goals, and preferences. The first few sessions are often used to try strategies and adjust direction together.

Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since specific formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins on difficult days, and reduce travel time. It can also let people use quieter surroundings or avoid being on camera when that feels better. Confirm current session options and scheduling details when you get matched so you know what to expect.