Patricia Pardy , LMHC, LCPC

Patricia Pardy is a New York based mental health professional with 20 years of experience helping adults and families navigate periods of stress, life change, and emotional difficulty. She holds credentials as an LMHC and an LCPC - LMHC stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor and LCPC stands for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - and brings a blend of clinical knowledge and practical problem solving to her work.

Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns including anxiety and depression, relationship and family issues, parenting challenges, grief and loss, trauma and abuse, anger management, career transitions, and ADHD. Patricia also works with clients on self esteem, coping with life changes, communication and control issues, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, and concerns related to LGBT identity and alternative sexual cultures such as BDSM and kink.

Patricia typically tailors treatment to each person, integrating approaches such as Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness techniques, and Motivational Interviewing to meet individual goals. She emphasizes a supportive therapeutic relationship in which honesty and collaboration create space for growth and change. Patricia aims to help clients develop practical skills, clearer priorities, and greater resilience as they work toward meaningful improvement in their lives.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Patricia Pardy

Patricia integrates Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques to tailor care to each person's needs. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a respectful, empathetic relationship that helps clients explore their values and goals while feeling heard. CBT helps identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, making it useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. DBT emphasizes skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be helpful for intense emotions, relationship struggles, and impulsivity.

Selecting the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Patricia works collaboratively to determine what fits best for a client’s situation, goals, and preferences. She adapts methods over time so treatment stays aligned with what is most helpful.

Online therapy in Patricia's practice is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexible access to care. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, maintain continuity during transitions, and choose the format that feels most comfortable for each person. Licensed professionals and therapists can use these modalities to deliver effective, goal-focused treatment across a range of concerns.