Eugenia Patru, LMSW, LCSW

Eugenia Patru is a licensed social worker practicing in Michigan and Louisiana with 35 years of professional experience. She holds the credentials LMSW and LCSW - LMSW indicates a Licensed Master Social Worker and LCSW denotes a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - reflecting extensive training and clinical practice.

Throughout her career she has focused on helping people navigate relationship challenges and life transitions by creating an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be expressed. She aims to build a therapeutic atmosphere in which clients feel listened to and supported as they explore difficult emotions and make changes.

Eugenia emphasizes empowerment and collaboration, recognizing the courage it takes to seek a more fulfilling, happier life. She works alongside clients to identify goals, strengthen coping skills, and encourage steps toward meaningful change, offering steady support throughout the therapeutic journey.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care Options

Eugenia draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. CBT is practical and skill-focused, often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns by helping people change thoughts that contribute to difficult feelings.

She also integrates Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), which emphasizes emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and improved interpersonal skills. DBT can be especially useful for managing intense emotions, reducing impulsive behaviors, and improving relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and will be determined collaboratively. Eugenia works with each person to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts strategies over time as progress is made.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to attend regular sessions from home or while traveling, and they support continuity of care when in-person meetings are not possible.