Patrice LaGrand, LMSW

Patrice LaGrand is a Michigan-licensed social worker with five years of professional experience who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, motivation challenges, self-esteem concerns, and confidence-building. She approaches each person as the expert of their own story and looks for strengths that can be used to address the challenges they face.

As an LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker - Patrice blends respect for individual experience with practical tools to support change. She recognizes that taking the first steps toward a more fulfilling and happier life requires courage, and she offers steady encouragement and guidance as clients begin that process.

Patrice aims to empower clients to identify goals, try new strategies, and build on their existing resources. Her practice centers on collaboration and support, helping people move forward at a pace that fits their needs and priorities.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Patrice uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. ACT focuses on clarifying values and taking committed action, which can be useful for managing anxiety, stress, and motivation challenges.

She also practices Client-Centered Therapy, which centers the conversation on the client's perspective and experience. This approach emphasizes empathy, acceptance, and collaboration to help people explore their goals and build confidence.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another tool Patrice draws on to identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. CBT often helps with anxiety, low mood, and self-esteem by developing practical strategies and experiments to test new ways of coping.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Patrice works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility. Video calls and phone sessions allow for live conversation, while live chat and text-based messaging provide more immediate, shorter-form contact when schedules or energy levels vary. These options make it easier to fit therapy into daily life and to continue work between sessions with a licensed professional.