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Patricia Fraser, LCSW

Experienced LCSW focused on anxiety and stress

39 years in practice · based in New York · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Patricia

Patricia Fraser is a licensed clinical social worker with 39 years of experience helping people manage stress and anxiety. She supports individuals facing relationship strain, grief, low self-esteem, and symptoms of depression. Her approach is practical and straightforward, aimed at helping people take small steps toward feeling better.

She creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk through their thoughts and feelings. Sessions focus on understanding what is most troubling and finding workable ways to cope.

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Background and approach

She emphasizes clear communication and tools you can try between meetings. Patricia often addresses communication problems, guilt and shame, and feelings of isolation or loneliness. She also helps people explore life purpose, self-love, forgiveness, and social anxiety or phobia.

Work may include setting simple goals, practicing new ways to respond, and building confidence over time. Her style is supportive and patient. Patricia encourages steady progress rather than quick fixes.

She helps people notice patterns that keep them stuck and then tries different strategies to change them. Clients in New York may find her background helpful if they want a seasoned clinician who listens and offers concrete ideas. She invites people to take the first step and will support them as they work toward a more fulfilling life.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Patricia uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and emotional understanding. One common approach helps people identify unhelpful thought patterns and try different responses; this approach teaches simple skills you can use when stress or anxiety rises. Another approach centers on improving communication and interpersonal skills to reduce relationship strain and build clearer boundaries, which often helps reduce loneliness and guilt.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Patricia will work with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as things change. Clients and therapist decide together what feels most helpful and realistic.

Online therapy offers flexibility for busy schedules. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can fit into a short break or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging make it easy to check in between sessions or send brief updates when life is hectic. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent while balancing everyday responsibilities.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does Patricia address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, low self-esteem, and depression, along with related issues like communication problems, guilt and shame, and social anxiety.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach is calm and practical, focusing on clear listening, goal setting, and tools clients can use between sessions to manage symptoms and improve daily functioning.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 39 years of professional experience working with people on stress, grief, relationships, self-esteem, and mood concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in New York and practices with that credential.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

What this therapist works with

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Experience
39 years
Licensed
New York
Languages
English

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