Pertrina Works , LCSW

Pertrina Works, LCSW, is a New York based licensed clinical social worker with 13 years of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and parenting challenges. She earned a Master of Social Work from Syracuse University and holds the LCSW credential, which indicates advanced clinical training to provide psychotherapy and case management. Pertrina has worked with individuals facing Depression, Anxiety, Stress Management concerns, and Relationship Conflicts, and she commonly supports people across late adolescents and adults, with a focus on ages 15 to 30 and 31 and older.

She practices with an evidence-informed, eclectic approach, drawing from established treatment models to create individualized plans that reflect each person’s needs and goals. Pertrina emphasizes collaboration - she and the client identify priorities and develop strategies together, tailoring interventions to fit the individual rather than applying a one-size-fits-all protocol. Her work includes attention to attachment, adoption and foster care issues, parenting dynamics, and communication and coping skills.

Known for a calm and open manner, Pertrina offers a non-judgmental space where people can express emotions honestly and feel respected throughout the process. She frames therapy as a partnership in which she provides guidance, practical tools, and steady support while clients pursue meaningful change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Pertrina Works

Pertrina integrates Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into her online practice. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and supporting the client's self-directed growth so individuals can explore feelings and values in a respectful, non-judgmental atmosphere; it is helpful for people working through relationship concerns, self-esteem, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) emphasizes identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors and is effective for managing anxiety, depression, stress, and many practical day-to-day challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process, and Pertrina collaborates with each person to determine what methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors interventions rather than adhering rigidly to a single model, and she works with clients to adjust strategies as progress is made.

Online therapy with Pertrina supports flexible access to care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing people to connect from home or other convenient locations. These options make scheduling easier around work, school, and family commitments and enable ongoing, consistent contact with licensed professionals and therapists who can provide guidance, skills, and support.