Patricia (Trish) Pennix, LMHC
Supportive therapist for parenting and life stress
Explore online therapy options- Years in practice
- 8
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- New York
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
About Patricia
Patricia (Trish) Pennix offers practical support for people dealing with parenting stress and related struggles. She greets concerns about anxiety, mood, addiction, and relationship strain with calm focus. Trish uses clear, goal-oriented work to help clients gain steadier ground and build self-worth.
She centers sessions on listening first. Trish asks about what matters most to each person and tailors a plan to their goals. Expect straightforward tools you can try between sessions and check-ins about what’s working.
Background and approach
Trish holds a Licensed Mental Health Counselor credential - LMHC - and has eight years of clinical experience in New York. That experience includes helping people manage depression, bipolar symptoms, grief, and life transitions. She also addresses caregiver stress, aging concerns, and multicultural issues.
Her approach draws on client-centered work that keeps the person’s priorities at the center. She pairs that with cognitive behavioral techniques to challenge unhelpful thoughts and solution-focused strategies to set concrete next steps. Motivational interviewing is used when people want support making behavior changes.
Sessions are practical and collaborative. Trish supports clients as they practice new ways of coping, strengthen relationships, and make life changes. Her style is steady and goal-minded, aimed at helping people move forward from where they are now.
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
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Forgiveness
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Jealousy
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Patricia lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person’s priorities. The therapist listens carefully and helps clients set their own goals and pace. This works well when someone wants a supportive space to clarify values and decisions.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses simple exercises and experiments to test unhelpful beliefs and build more helpful habits. CBT is often useful for anxiety, depression, and mood regulation challenges.
Motivational interviewing is a collaborative conversation style that helps people move toward change when they feel stuck. It is especially helpful for addictions or when making a difficult behavior change.
Finding the right approach is a joint process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they choose strategies and adjust them as needed so the work fits the client’s life.
Online therapy offers flexibility in how sessions happen. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits brief check-ins, and text messaging supports ongoing reflection between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy family schedules and changing routines.
Questions people ask about Patricia
What concerns does Trish commonly address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, relationship issues, trauma, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and practical. She listens first, then uses goal-focused techniques and homework to support change.
What background and experience does she have?
Trish has eight years of clinical experience working in New York and has supported people with mood disorders, caregiver stress, and multicultural concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor - LMHC - practicing in New York.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a session based on therapist availability.
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