- 35 years experience
- CBT and DBT
- Money and financial issues
About Eugenia
Eugenia Patru is a licensed clinical social worker with 35 years of experience. She holds a Master of Social Work license as an LMSW and a clinical license as an LCSW in Michigan and Louisiana. She focuses on practical help for everyday struggles and aims to make therapy feel straightforward and approachable.
She creates a calm space where people can speak honestly about their thoughts and feelings. Conversations are handled without judgment, and Eugenia supports people as they take the first steps toward change. She emphasizes encouragement and practical next steps rather than abstract talk.
In sessions she uses techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts affect actions and feelings, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, which emphasizes skills for managing emotions and relationships. Those approaches guide structured work on things like anxiety, depression, and addictive behaviors.
Eugenia also addresses life stressors such as grief, caregiver strain, workplace pressure, and money and financial issues. She helps people sort priorities, set manageable goals, and build small habits that reduce overwhelm. Practical problem-solving and skill practice are parts of the work.
Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. She will listen, reflect what she hears, and offer clear options for change. People who want direct, steady support while learning tools to handle day-to-day problems may find her approach useful.
How CBT and DBT inform online therapy
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and test them against real evidence. It is often used to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change behaviors that cause trouble. DBT, or Dialectical Behavior Therapy, focuses on teaching skills for regulating intense emotions, tolerating distress, and improving communication in relationships. It can be useful for strong emotional reactions and patterns that repeat.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Eugenia will work with each person to pick methods that match their goals, needs, and day-to-day life. She adapts tools from CBT and DBT to suit what the person wants to change and how they prefer to learn new skills.
Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy schedule and removing travel time so therapy can be easier to keep up. Since formats are not detailed in the biography, confirm available session types before booking. The focus is on helping people build skills, practice new responses, and solve problems in ways that fit into real routines.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and career concerns, and related problems like caregiver stress and isolation.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Eugenia keeps sessions straightforward and practical. She listens without judgment and focuses on clear steps and skills people can use between sessions.
How much experience does she bring?
She has 35 years of professional experience in social work and clinical practice across different settings.
What credentials and location are on file?
She holds LMSW and LCSW credentials and is licensed in Michigan and Louisiana, with practice ties to Michigan.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.