Patricia McCullough, LCSW

Patricia McCullough is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, low self-esteem, and depression. She brings decades of practice to each conversation and aims to meet people where they are. Her manner is patient and compassionate, and she tailors sessions to each person’s needs.

Over nearly four decades of work in Pennsylvania Patricia has supported people coping with abandonment, attachment concerns, and relationship communication struggles. She also helps those facing chronic pain, illness, caregiver strain, and changes related to aging. Many people come to her with substance use or eating concerns and with patterns of codependency or control issues.

Patricia uses approaches that center the client and build practical skills. She blends client-centered listening with techniques drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy. For trauma-related concerns she employs EMDR alongside mindfulness and attachment-focused work when helpful.

Sessions are structured to fit a person’s goals. Patricia listens first, helps identify clear steps, and uses homework or skill practice when that supports progress. She focuses on what people can try between sessions to reduce symptoms and improve daily routines.

Her practice emphasizes respect and sensitivity. Patricia frames therapy as a collaborative process and supports people taking the first steps toward change. To begin, she asks people to describe their main concerns so she can recommend a practical next step.

Approaches you can use in online therapy

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns. In practice this means noticing how people relate to others and to themselves, and then trying new interaction habits to reduce anxiety and improve trust. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s experience and priorities. The therapist listens closely, reflects what is heard, and helps the person set goals that feel meaningful. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches concrete skills to challenge unhelpful thoughts and to change behavior that maintains distress.

Patricia treats choosing an approach as a shared decision. She will talk about what feels most useful, try an approach for a time, and adjust plans based on progress and preferences. The goal is to find methods that fit the person’s needs and daily life rather than forcing a single way of working.

Practical benefits of online work can include easier scheduling and fitting sessions around work or caregiving. Online therapy may allow shorter check-ins when needed and can reduce travel time so people can attend more consistently. The biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking to know what formats will be used.