Pertrina Works, LCSW

Pertrina Works is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who focuses on thoughts and everyday habits that shape day-to-day life. She draws on 13 years of practice to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and parenting challenges. Pertrina keeps language simple and practical so conversations feel direct and useful.

She earned a Master of Social Work from Syracuse University and uses that background to tailor each plan. Sessions look at patterns of thinking and routine behaviors that keep problems going. Pertrina mixes approaches to match what each person needs rather than using one fixed method.

In sessions she emphasizes a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can say what they really feel. She works with teens and adults across young and later adult years and helps people set clear, achievable goals. Discussions are meant to be straightforward and focused on small changes that add up over time.

Her work includes coaching-style support for practical steps, and therapy for deeper emotional concerns like abandonment, attachment issues, or body image. She also supports those navigating adoption and foster care backgrounds, blended family issues, and caregiver stress. Pertrina helps people notice unhelpful habits and try different ways of responding.

People can expect collaborative planning and regular check-ins on progress. Plans are individualized and adjusted as needs change. The intent is to build healthier daily habits and clearer thinking that make life more manageable.

How different approaches shape online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person without judgment. It helps people feel heard and guides change by following their own goals and pace.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It teaches practical strategies to challenge unhelpful thoughts and change everyday habits that keep problems going. This approach is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress management.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, teaches skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. It can help when strong emotions, relationship conflict, or impulsive behavior get in the way of daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Pertrina collaborates with each person to pick techniques that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts plans as progress is made and checks in regularly to see what helps.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking. Many people find online options make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can use these formats to focus on thoughts and habits, practice new skills in real life, and track small changes between sessions.