- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy
- Stress and grief support
About Eugenia
Eugenia Patru is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Michigan with 35 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, trauma, and related issues including guilt and shame. Eugenia focuses on practical, real-world support rather than abstract theory.
Over her career she has helped people talk through difficult feelings without judgment. Sessions are described as straightforward conversations where thoughts and feelings are named and examined. She encourages clients to take small steps toward changes that feel manageable.
Her background includes long-term clinical work across a variety of settings. That experience informs how she notices patterns in thinking and behavior that keep people stuck. She draws on approaches that teach skills and coping strategies to reduce distress.
In sessions she uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques to help people recognize unhelpful thinking and to practice new responses. These methods give clear tools for managing anxiety, cravings, intense emotions, and relationship conflicts.
Eugenia is direct and practical in session. She helps people break down big problems into steps they can try between meetings. The emphasis is on useful skills and clearer choices rather than labels or lectures.
People considering her work are encouraged to think about what they want to change and to bring that into the first meeting. The focus in early sessions is on setting concrete goals and agreeing on small experiments to test different ways of responding.
Approaches used in online sessions and how they help
The therapist uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thought patterns. CBT breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions so people can try small behavior changes and see what helps.She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills. DBT techniques are useful for managing intense emotions, reducing conflict, and improving coping during stressful moments.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Eugenia will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That choice is revisited as progress is made and new needs appear.
The practical benefits of working online include fitting sessions into a busy life and keeping regular check-ins that support skill practice. The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find that shorter, focused sessions or weekday evening appointments make it easier to maintain momentum between meetings.
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Experience
35+ years
Listed in
Michigan, Louisiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, trauma, and related areas including guilt and shame and caregiver stress.
How would she approach feelings of shame or guilt?
She uses practical, skills-based work to name unhelpful thoughts and test new responses. Sessions focus on strategies from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 35 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and with individuals on a variety of life and mental health concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LMSW and LCSW credentials and practices in Michigan with licensure also noted in Louisiana.
Does she work in languages other than English or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.