Eugenia Patru, LMSW, LCSW

Eugenia Patru is a licensed clinical social worker with 35 years of professional experience. She holds a Master of Social Work and practices as an LMSW and LCSW in Michigan. Eugenia aims to create a calm atmosphere where people can speak honestly about what feels hard right now.

She focuses on practical, evidence-linked methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Those approaches help people notice patterns of thought and build new coping skills. Sessions move at a steady, manageable pace so clients can try ideas between meetings.

Her work covers many everyday and complex stresses. Common areas include anxiety, depression, addiction concerns, grief, trauma and relationship strain. She also supports people dealing with caregiver stress, communication problems, money worries, and major life changes.

Eugenia emphasizes clear, direct conversation and collaborative goal-setting. She works to break problems into small steps and to find solutions that fit each person’s life. The tone in sessions is supportive and practical rather than overly clinical.

People who prefer hands-on skill-building and straightforward talk may find her approach helpful. She encourages questions and makes space for trial and adjustment as goals evolve. Her aim is to help clients move toward more manageable days and clearer choices.

How CBT and DBT Translate to Online Therapy

CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of thinking and acting. Online sessions using CBT often include homework, thought records, and step-by-step behavioral experiments that clients can try between meetings. DBT teaches skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness, with practical tools for distress tolerance and emotion regulation that can be practiced in daily life.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will work collaboratively to match methods to each person's goals, needs, and preferences. That may mean starting with CBT techniques for patterns of worry or shifting to DBT skills when emotion regulation or interpersonal problems are a focus. Plans are reviewed and adjusted as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls let the therapist and client work face to face. Phone sessions can be a good option when video is difficult or bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging support shorter check-ins, tracking progress, and practicing skills between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and to continue work across different settings.