Patricia "Trish" McMillan, LCSW
Practical, solution-focused support for anger and stress
Book with PatriciaWorks with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
How Patricia works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Arizona
- Years in practice
- 7
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Patricia
Patricia "Trish" McMillan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who focuses on practical, solution-oriented care. She draws on seven years of recent work using brief solution-focused methods and cognitive behavioral approaches to help people manage stress and anxiety. Trish aims to make the first step easier for people who are feeling stuck.
She works with people facing grief, loss, depression, low self-esteem, and anger. She also supports those juggling career strain, sleep trouble, caregiving stress, and major life changes.
Background and approach
Sessions are conversational and down-to-earth, not full of jargon. Trish adapts each plan to fit the person's needs. She brings respect, sensitivity, compassion, and sometimes appropriate humor to sessions.
Her goal is to help people develop clear, manageable steps they can use between meetings. Her background includes years as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Arizona, with a focused recent practice in brief and cognitive approaches. That experience informs a style that balances problem-solving and insight.
Trish emphasizes skills you can practice in daily life. People typically work on concrete goals like reducing anger outbursts, improving sleep routines, easing anxiety, or handling grief. Trish supports steady progress through short-term strategies and check-ins about what is or isn’t working.
She helps people find realistic ways to move forward.
What Patricia works with
Everything Patricia lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Patricia's practice.
- 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 lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches for real-life problems via online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person's experience. The therapist provides empathy and acceptance so people can explore feelings and decide what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and teaches concrete skills to reduce anxiety, manage anger, and improve sleep. Solution-Focused Therapy zeroes in on small, practical changes and short-term goals to create momentum and quick wins.Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk with the person about their goals, preferences, and daily routines, then try methods that match those needs. Adjustments happen over time based on what helps most, with the client guiding the priorities.
Online work is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and teaching skills. Phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text allow brief updates or on-the-go support between meetings. These options help fit therapy into busy schedules and different lifestyles.
Questions people ask about Patricia
What concerns does she commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, anger, sleep problems, career strain, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is conversational and practical, combining brief solution-focused methods with cognitive behavioral techniques to create clear steps for change.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of recent practice using brief solution-focused and cognitive behavioral therapy, and longer experience overall as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She holds an Arizona LCSW credential and practices with clients based in Arizona.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.