Patricia Nelson
Warm, collaborative therapy for meaningful change
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About
Patricia Nelson, LCSW, LCSW-R, is a licensed clinical social worker with over 25 years of experience providing psychotherapy and life coaching. She is licensed in California and New York State and supports adults navigating a broad range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, addictions, relationship stress, parenting challenges, career concerns, OCD, and ADHD. She also works with individuals who have lived through physical trauma or emotional abuse.
Her style is warm, engaged, and collaborative, with an emphasis on respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Patricia draws from cognitive-behavioral and humanistic traditions, along with psychodynamic and rational-emotive counseling approaches, to help clients better understand patterns, strengthen coping skills, and move toward meaningful change.
Patricia believes the decision to seek support takes courage, especially when someone is aiming for a more fulfilling and satisfying life. She tailors the conversation and treatment plan to each person’s goals and needs, offering steady guidance and encouragement throughout the process.
Her style is warm, engaged, and collaborative, with an emphasis on respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Patricia draws from cognitive-behavioral and humanistic traditions, along with psychodynamic and rational-emotive counseling approaches, to help clients better understand patterns, strengthen coping skills, and move toward meaningful change.
Patricia believes the decision to seek support takes courage, especially when someone is aiming for a more fulfilling and satisfying life. She tailors the conversation and treatment plan to each person’s goals and needs, offering steady guidance and encouragement throughout the process.
- Location:
- New York, United States
- Years Experience:
- 25
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Depression
Other areas of experience: LGBT, Family conflicts, Grief, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Body image, Cancer, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Eating and food-related issues, Family of origin issues, Fertility issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, HIV / AIDS, Hoarding, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Phobias, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Trichotillomania, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: NY LCSW 078047, NY LCSW-R 078047
- NPI Number: 1215062252
- License: LCSW (New York), LCSW (California), LCSW-R (New York)
Therapeutic Tools That Translate Well to Online Care
Patricia Nelson integrates practical, skills-based methods with a supportive, person-centered style, which can be a strong fit for online work. With Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), she helps clients notice how thoughts, emotions, and behaviors influence one another, then practice new strategies for challenges like anxiety, depression, stress, and unhelpful habits.She also draws from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), which emphasizes concrete tools for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and relationship effectiveness. This approach can be especially useful when intense feelings, impulsive reactions, or conflict patterns are getting in the way of daily life. Mindfulness-based work may be incorporated to strengthen present-moment awareness and support steadier coping during difficult situations.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Patricia collaborates with clients to clarify goals, identify what is most pressing, and adjust the pace and tools to fit individual preferences and needs.
Online therapy offers flexibility without sacrificing consistency. Sessions can take place by video call or phone, and clients can also use live chat or text-based messaging to stay engaged between sessions and choose a format that fits their comfort level and schedule.
How much experience does Patricia Nelson have?
Patricia Nelson has 25 years of experience working as a psychotherapist and life coach.
Is Patricia Nelson a licensed therapist?
Yes. Patricia Nelson is licensed in New York as an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) and holds the LCSW-R credential. Her New York license details are NY LCSW 078047 and NY LCSW-R 078047.
In which languages does Patricia Nelson provide therapy?
Patricia Nelson provides therapy in English.
Where is Patricia Nelson located?
Patricia Nelson is located in New York.
How can I work with Patricia Nelson as my therapist?
You can work with Patricia Nelson through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, depending on what fits your needs and scheduling preferences.
Does Patricia Nelson work with international clients?
No. Patricia Nelson does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Patricia Nelson cost?
The cost of therapy can vary based on factors such as your location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.