Dr. Patricia Frueh , MI Psychologist 6301008874

Dr. Patricia Frueh is a licensed psychologist in Michigan with 28 years of clinical experience. She brings a warm, respectful manner to therapy and often uses gentle humor to help people feel more at ease. As a practitioner she emphasizes the therapeutic relationship as the foundation for change, listening closely for clients' strengths and natural resilience even when life feels overwhelming.

Her clinical work has addressed a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship and family challenges, parenting difficulties, habit problems, and histories of physical or emotional trauma and abuse. She integrates evidence-informed approaches drawn from cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic, and trauma-informed frameworks, tailoring conversation and treatment plans to each person’s unique needs. She is also a Certified Mindfulness Meditation teacher and may incorporate Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) strategies when mindfulness and emotion-regulation skills can be helpful.

Dr. Frueh uses positive psychology and research on well-being to support clients in discovering more fulfilling, happier lives. She aims to create a supportive space where clients can speak openly and explore goals, and she guides the process with practical tools and compassionate encouragement. Her professional license is listed as MI Psychologist 6301008874, indicating licensure in Michigan.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Dr. Patricia Frueh

Dr. Frueh draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify what matters most to them and build psychological flexibility through mindfulness and value-driven action. ACT is useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions where shifting how one relates to thoughts and feelings can reduce struggle.

She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques to teach practical skills for managing strong emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and reducing impulsive behaviors. DBT skills can be helpful for mood instability, relationship difficulties, and coping after trauma.

Mindfulness-based practices are woven into her approach to cultivate present-moment awareness and calm, supporting clearer decision-making and greater emotional balance. These practices often complement ACT and DBT work and can be useful for stress, sleep issues, and ongoing anxiety.

Finding the right approach is part of the collaborative process. Dr. Frueh works with clients to assess needs, goals, and preferences and adjusts methods accordingly so therapy fits each person’s life and values.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it possible to connect from different locations and schedules. For many people, virtual options increase accessibility and allow consistent, ongoing work with licensed professionals and therapists despite busy lives or geographic constraints.