Therapist profile
Patricia Nelson, LCSW, LCSW-R
LCSW in New York - Family and parenting focus
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- Mindfulness
About Patricia
Patricia Nelson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW and LCSW-R, licensed in New York. She brings 25 years of experience as a psychotherapist and life coach. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, parenting strain, relationship difficulties, and mood concerns.
Her work begins with listening and helping people name the practical problems they are facing. She uses clear conversation to identify patterns that keep the same troubles repeating. Sessions focus on finding small changes that ease daily life and improve communication at home.
Patricia draws on Client-Centered methods and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Mindfulness techniques to teach emotion regulation and distress-tolerance skills. Motivational Interviewing is used when someone needs help finding internal reasons to change.
Her background includes long experience with trauma, abuse, addiction, OCD, ADHD, and chronic stress. She has worked with people dealing with parenting pressures, caregiver stress, and complex health or chronic pain challenges. She also supports people with body image concerns, intimacy problems, and career transitions.
Practical work in sessions can include skills practice, thought-challenging exercises, and goal-focused coaching. People are invited to set the pace and priorities. To begin, a brief questionnaire and a first scheduled session are used to match goals and approach.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Patricia commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy to focus on the person's goals and experience. That approach means sessions concentrate on what matters most at home, and the therapist follows the client's lead to set priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people spot and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Online sessions can include behavioural experiments, homework, and step-by-step planning to reduce worry, improve sleep, or change routines.Finding the right approach is collaborative. She will talk with the client about what feels helpful and adapt methods over time. Together they decide whether to emphasize skills training, thought work, or coaching based on the client's goals and day-to-day challenges.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find remote sessions help fit work and family schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and make it easier to continue regular work during life changes. The focus online remains the same: practical skills, clearer communication, and steady steps toward manageable change.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
New York, California
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, trauma and relationship issues, plus parenting and family-related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is interactive and practical, using conversation, skill practice, and coaching to address everyday problems at home.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 25 years of experience as a psychotherapist and life coach.
What credentials and location apply?
She is an LCSW and LCSW-R licensed in New York and practices from that state.
Does she provide sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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