Patricia Foyder-DeVoe , LCSW

Patricia Foyder-DeVoe is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 25 years of experience as a psychotherapist. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree and a Master of Social Work from Fordham University, and began her career in a community mental health clinic where she advanced to the role of supervising psychotherapist. She later transitioned to private practice, providing care for individuals, young adults, couples, and families facing challenges such as depression, anxiety, eating disorders, relationship difficulties, parenting concerns, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and major life transitions.

Her counseling style emphasizes authenticity and the cultivation of a trusting therapeutic relationship. She seeks to create a nonjudgmental atmosphere that allows clients to feel comfortable exploring the issues that bring them to therapy. Grounded in psychodynamic theory, she integrates a variety of methods to tailor treatment to each person s needs. Patricia works with clients to clarify their goals and provides practical support and tools to help them accomplish those objectives, balancing insight-oriented work with actionable strategies for change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Patricia Foyder-DeVoe integrates client-centered therapy and psychodynamic therapy alongside practical cognitive behavioral techniques to tailor work to each person. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship and supports clients in discovering their own solutions and strengths. Psychodynamic therapy explores patterns that developed over time, helping clients understand how past experiences influence current feelings and relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, used as needed, offers concrete tools to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and is often applied for symptoms like anxiety or depression.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Patricia works with clients to identify goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, adjusting methods as progress unfolds so the work remains relevant and practical.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it possible to meet from home, during travel, or between commitments while maintaining continuity of care. For many people, the variety of session formats allows therapy to fit more easily into daily life and supports consistent progress with licensed professionals and therapists who adapt methods to each client s needs.