- Thoughts and everyday habits
- Practical tools
- Supportive listening
About Patricia
Patricia Nelson is a licensed clinical social worker with 25 years of experience. She works in New York and offers a warm, interactive style that aims to help people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, and life changes. Patricia draws on everyday conversations to make therapy feel practical and approachable.
She uses a blend of client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior strategies, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. Sessions focus on thoughts and everyday habits, and on small changes that add up over time. Patricia tailors her approach to each person’s goals and situation rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan.
Her background includes long-term clinical work and life coaching with adults facing depression, relationship strain, parenting challenges, ADHD, grief, and trauma. She also supports people coping with chronic illness, caregiving stress, eating and sleeping difficulties, and career transitions. Her experience spans many common and complex concerns.
In sessions she listens without judgment and helps people set realistic steps they can use between meetings. Expect clear strategies, practical tools, and attention to values and motivation. Patricia encourages steady progress and checks in about what is working along the way.
To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability. Patricia emphasizes collaboration and invites people who are ready to make changes to take the next step toward clearer thinking and healthier habits.
She uses a blend of client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior strategies, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. Sessions focus on thoughts and everyday habits, and on small changes that add up over time. Patricia tailors her approach to each person’s goals and situation rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan.
Her background includes long-term clinical work and life coaching with adults facing depression, relationship strain, parenting challenges, ADHD, grief, and trauma. She also supports people coping with chronic illness, caregiving stress, eating and sleeping difficulties, and career transitions. Her experience spans many common and complex concerns.
In sessions she listens without judgment and helps people set realistic steps they can use between meetings. Expect clear strategies, practical tools, and attention to values and motivation. Patricia encourages steady progress and checks in about what is working along the way.
To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability. Patricia emphasizes collaboration and invites people who are ready to make changes to take the next step toward clearer thinking and healthier habits.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
LGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
25+ years
Credentials
New York, California, New York
Languages
English
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a respectful relationship, helping people feel heard while they figure out goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and everyday habits influence mood and behavior, and uses practical exercises to change patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and communication skills useful for strong emotions and relationship strain.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean trying a few strategies and adjusting based on what helps most.
Confirm the current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, offering shorter check-ins when needed and reducing travel time. It can also allow people to use video or phone choices that fit their comfort level, and helps therapy become a regular part of everyday routines without requiring major schedule changes.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Patricia help with?
She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting and career challenges, ADHD, trauma, and many related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is warm and interactive. She focuses on clear conversation, practical steps, and tailoring methods to each person.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 25 years of experience working as a psychotherapist and life coach in clinical settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LCSW and LCSW-R credentials and practices in New York.
Can people who speak other languages work with her?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.