Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
I partner with clients to address the concerns you have and to ultimately improve the overall quality of your life. I consider it an honor to facilitate this process.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Certified Employee Assistance Professional. I have worked in the mental health field for over 20 years. From 1996 – 2004 I was the Director of an Employee Assistance Program of Family and Children’s Services in Albany NY; this included administrative responsibilities as well as extensive clinical work. From 2005 – 2016 I was the Director of the Lawyer Assistance Program with the New York State Bar Association; this involved providing assessment and treatment to lawyers and judges facing mental health concerns. I have clinical skills and experience in treating a broad range of mental health problems including substance use disorders, depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, stress, relationship issues and work-related challenges. I am trained and experienced in Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction to name just a few of the modalities I use.
My style is to actively join with you in meeting your goals for counseling.
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Patricia Spataro partners with clients to address their concerns and to help improve overall quality of life, and she regards this work as an honor to facilitate.
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York and a Certified Employee Assistance Professional, bringing 20 years of experience in the mental health field.
From 1996 to 2004 she served as Director of an Employee Assistance Program at Family and Children’s Services in Albany, NY, a role that combined administrative responsibilities with extensive clinical work. From 2005 to 2016 she was Director of the Lawyer Assistance Program at the New York State Bar Association, where she provided assessment and treatment to lawyers and judges facing mental health concerns.
Patricia has clinical skills and experience treating a broad range of mental health problems, including substance use disorders, depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, stress, relationship issues, and work-related challenges. She also works with concerns such as eating and sleeping disorders, family and parenting difficulties, intimacy-related issues, anger management, self-esteem problems, bipolar disorder, and matters affecting LGBT clients.
She is trained and experienced in approaches that include Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, among other modalities. Her counseling style is collaborative and active, joining with clients to meet their goals for therapy.
Many people wonder whether online therapy can truly help. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or navigating life transitions, online therapy has been shown to be as effective as traditional in-person sessions.
A significant benefit of remote therapy is flexibility. Individuals can connect with a therapist in the format that works best for them – video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging – which makes it easier to fit care into a busy schedule.
These services are provided by licensed professionals, and if a different therapeutic fit is desired, it is possible to switch to another therapist. Online therapy offers an accessible way to pursue support for many everyday mental health needs.
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