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Patricia Nelson, LCSW, LCSW-R
New York
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Anxiety
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness techniques
About Patricia
Patricia Nelson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW and LCSW-R, licensed in New York, with 25 years of experience. She works with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, addiction, relationship and parenting challenges, and trauma and abuse.
Her sessions are interactive and practical. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside client-centered and dialectical behavior approaches to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try new responses. Patricia also draws on mindfulness and motivational interviewing techniques when those fit a person's goals.
Patricia focuses on clear problem-solving. She helps people set small, doable steps toward change. That can mean breaking overwhelming problems into manageable tasks, practicing new behavior between sessions, or testing different ways of thinking about a situation.
She has long experience supporting people facing grief, career stress, eating and sleep problems, compassion fatigue, and issues related to identity such as LGBT matters. Patricia also works with people coping with ADHD, bipolar disorder, chronic illness, and attachment or abandonment concerns.
Clients can expect straightforward conversation about goals and progress. Early sessions look at what matters most now and which skills to try first. Over time, sessions emphasize habits, skill practice, and practical adjustments to daily life.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Patricia commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify patterns of thought and behavior that maintain distress, and then tests small changes to see what works. CBT helps with anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and many day-to-day challenges by focusing on observable steps and skill practice.She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes listening and allowing the person to lead the topic while the therapist responds with reflective, nonjudgmental feedback. This approach supports people who need space to clarify values and goals. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides concrete skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and strengthening interpersonal effectiveness when those skills are needed.
Finding the best approach is collaborative. Patricia will review goals and try methods that fit the person's needs and preferences. That might mean focusing on CBT skills for habit change, using mindfulness exercises to reduce reactivity, or practicing DBT strategies for strong emotions.
Session formats are not listed in the original biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten check-ins, or avoid travel time. Talk to her about which session length and rhythm would best match daily life and goals.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
New York, California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What problems does she help with most often?
She works with depression, anxiety, addiction, relationship strain, parenting concerns, trauma and abuse, and related issues such as grief and sleep problems.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
CBT is used to notice unhelpful thoughts and test different responses. Sessions include practical exercises and behavior changes to try between meetings.
What is her professional background?
She has 25 years of experience as a psychotherapist and life coach, working with a broad range of mental health and life concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds LCSW and LCSW-R credentials and practices in New York.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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