Patricia Spataro , LMHC
Compassionate practical support for parents and adults
Explore online therapy options- Years in practice
- 20
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- New York
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Relationship issues
About Patricia
Patricia Spataro is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addiction concerns, parenting challenges, grief, trauma, and relationship or intimacy issues. She brings two decades of experience to sessions and focuses on practical steps people can use right away. Patricia meets clients where they are and works with them toward clearer daily functioning and better family interactions.
Her approach is collaborative and straightforward. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and helps clients set realistic goals.
Background and approach
Sessions aim to identify small changes that add up over time rather than promise quick fixes. Patricia has worked in a mix of clinical and program leadership roles in New York over the past 20 years. She managed employee assistance services and led a lawyer assistance program, providing both assessment and treatment for workplace-related stress and behavioral health concerns.
That history shapes a practical, results-oriented style. In the therapy room she combines tools such as motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral strategies, and mindfulness-based stress reduction to help people change unhelpful patterns. She adapts techniques to each person’s needs and pace.
Parents who are overwhelmed by daily demands can expect concrete tactics for coping and communication. Patricia holds the LMHC credential, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and she practices in New York. She conducts sessions in English and offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for flexibility.
What Patricia works with
Everything Patricia lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Patricia helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Depression
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
How evidence-based approaches meet online care
Patricia uses several evidence-based techniques to guide online work. Cognitive behavioral strategies focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes, which can reduce anxiety, depression, and sleep or eating disturbances. Motivational interviewing helps people clarify their own reasons for change and build internal motivation for issues like substance use or lifestyle shifts. Mindfulness-based stress reduction teaches simple breathing and awareness practices to lower tension and improve focus.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Patricia will talk with each person about goals, what has or hasn’t helped before, and day-to-day constraints, then suggest methods to try. Clients and the therapist review progress and adjust the plan over time so the work stays relevant and doable.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit varied needs. Video allows face-to-face conversation for deeper interaction. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be easier during busy days. Live chat and text messaging are useful for short check-ins, between-session support, or when writing feels more comfortable. These options make it easier to keep regular contact and carry skills into everyday life.
Questions people ask about Patricia
What problems does Patricia help address?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, substance use concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, trauma, parenting challenges, sleep and eating difficulties, anger, self-esteem struggles, career stress, bipolar disorder, and LGBT-related concerns.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and practical. She joins clients in setting goals and focuses on small, actionable steps to improve daily life.
What kind of clinical background does she have?
She has over 20 years of experience working in mental health settings, including program leadership and direct clinical work with workplace-related and individual concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the LMHC credential, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and practices in New York.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does she use online?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How does pricing work for sessions?
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?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.
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