Patricia Nelson, LCSW, LCSW-R

Therapist in New York

Warm, practical therapy for everyday struggles

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Client-centered care
CBT and DBT tools
25 years experience

About Patricia

Patricia Nelson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who brings 25 years of experience to therapy and life coaching. She works with people facing depression, anxiety, addiction, relationship struggles, and career stress. Patricia meets clients with calm presence and practical guidance.

Her sessions are warm and interactive. She treats people with respect, sensitivity, and compassion while tailoring conversation to each person's needs. Patricia blends several approaches to match what feels most useful in the room.

Patricia draws on client-centered work to follow each person's concerns and priorities. She uses cognitive-behavioral ideas to identify patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems going. Dialectical behavior techniques and mindfulness practices offer tools for emotion regulation and grounding during intense moments.

She also integrates motivational interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change. Over her career she has supported people coping with trauma, abuse, parenting challenges, ADHD, grief, eating and sleeping difficulties, and chronic health issues. Patricia adapts plans to fit each person's goals and life situation.

Patricia is licensed in New York as an LCSW and LCSW-R. She aims to help clients take small practical steps toward clearer thinking, steadier emotions, and improved daily functioning. If someone is ready to make a change, she offers steady support and coaching through that process.

This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuse Depression

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 purpose Midlife 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 issues Young 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

Licenses listed

LCSW, New York: 078047
LCSW, California: 122337
LCSW-R, New York: 078047
NPI: 1215062252

As listed on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state licensing board and an NPI in the national registry.

How her approaches guide online therapy

Patricia commonly uses client-centered therapy to follow what matters most to each person and to build a supportive therapeutic relationship. This approach focuses on listening, clarifying concerns, and helping people set priorities for change.

She also uses cognitive-behavioral therapy to help identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and to practice new skills. CBT techniques are useful for depression, anxiety, and many everyday problems where changing habits can reduce distress.

Dialectical behavior therapy skills and mindfulness practices are part of her work for emotion regulation and managing intense reactions. These tools help people notice feelings, tolerate discomfort, and make clearer choices in stressful moments.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Patricia will talk with each person about goals, try options that fit their needs, and adjust methods as those goals evolve. She aims to match techniques to the person's preferences and life demands rather than prescribing a single path.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten commute time, and allow sessions during breaks or from different locations. Discuss preferred scheduling and session length when arranging the first appointment to make therapy practical for everyday life.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Patricia address?

She works with people facing depression, anxiety, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting strains, career stress, ADHD, and related concerns.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is warm and interactive. Sessions combine client-centered listening with practical techniques from cognitive-behavioral and dialectical approaches.

What experience does she bring to therapy?

She has 25 years of experience as a psychotherapist and life coach working with a wide range of emotional and behavioral challenges.

What credentials and location apply to this therapist?

She is an LCSW and LCSW-R licensed in New York and practices from New York.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international clients accepted?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions priced?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on therapist availability.

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