- Client-centered care
- Cognitive-behavioral work
- 25 years experience
About Patricia
Patricia Nelson is a licensed clinical social worker with more than 25 years of direct experience. She brings a warm, interactive style to sessions and aims to help people make practical changes in daily life. Patricia holds LCSW and LCSW-R credentials and practices in New York.
Patricia uses a client-centered approach, combining cognitive and behavior-focused ideas with mindfulness and motivational techniques. She adapts conversations and plans to match what each person needs. Sessions tend to focus on clear, achievable steps rather than vague goals.
Her work covers many common concerns people seek help for. These include stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, sleep and eating problems, parenting strains, career questions, and burnout like compassion fatigue. She also supports people facing ADHD, bipolar challenges, and issues related to adoption, abandonment, caregiving, chronic illness, and body image.
Patricia describes her manner as respectful and sensitive. She listens closely and helps people identify patterns that get in the way. Then she works with them to try new behaviors and ways of thinking that fit their life.
If someone is ready to begin, Patricia encourages taking the first step toward change and offers coaching alongside psychotherapy. Prospective clients should follow the site start process to match and schedule a session with her.
Patricia uses a client-centered approach, combining cognitive and behavior-focused ideas with mindfulness and motivational techniques. She adapts conversations and plans to match what each person needs. Sessions tend to focus on clear, achievable steps rather than vague goals.
Her work covers many common concerns people seek help for. These include stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, sleep and eating problems, parenting strains, career questions, and burnout like compassion fatigue. She also supports people facing ADHD, bipolar challenges, and issues related to adoption, abandonment, caregiving, chronic illness, and body image.
Patricia describes her manner as respectful and sensitive. She listens closely and helps people identify patterns that get in the way. Then she works with them to try new behaviors and ways of thinking that fit their life.
If someone is ready to begin, Patricia encourages taking the first step toward change and offers coaching alongside psychotherapy. Prospective clients should follow the site start process to match and schedule a session with her.
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 care
Patricia uses client-centered work and cognitive-behavioral methods as core parts of her approach. Client-centered Therapy focuses on listening, understanding each person's perspective, and shaping conversations around their goals; it helps when someone needs support to clarify values and make decisions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors influence feelings and teaches concrete strategies to change unhelpful patterns, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and coping skills.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Patricia will discuss goals, preferences, and daily life to figure out which methods fit best. She adjusts plans over time based on what is or is not working and invites feedback during ongoing sessions.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule and reduce time spent traveling to appointments. It may allow shorter check-ins when needed or more frequent coaching-style conversations between larger sessions. The biography does not specify which online formats she uses, so confirm current session options before booking. Many people find remote work helpful for consistent progress while balancing work, caregiving, and daily responsibilities.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Patricia address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, sleep or eating problems, parenting stress, career challenges, ADHD, bipolar, and related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is warm and interactive, with a focus on respectful listening and practical steps. Sessions combine client-centered conversation with cognitive and mindfulness-based tools.
How much experience does she have?
Patricia has worked for over 25 years as a psychotherapist and life coach, seeing people with a wide range of issues across that time.
What credentials and region are listed?
She holds LCSW and LCSW-R credentials and practices in New York.
Which languages are offered and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Patricia?
Use the Start Therapy button on the site, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.