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Patrice Levy, LCSW, CSW

Compassionate therapist for anxiety and addictions

11 years in practice · based in New Jersey · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Patrice

Patrice Levy is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, and life transitions. She brings 11 years of clinical experience and a straightforward, supportive manner to sessions. Patrice practices in New Jersey and works with adults on issues like self-esteem, grief, mood struggles, and impulsive behaviors.

In sessions she focuses on listening first, then building practical steps clients can try between meetings. Conversations tend to be direct and solution-oriented while also making room for feelings.

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Background and approach

Patrice aims to create an open space where clients can say difficult things and begin to change patterns that cause pain. Her background includes work with substance use and eating-related problems, codependency, and smoking or vaping cessation. She also addresses parenting stress, career challenges, and challenges faced by young adults.

This range gives her experience with both crisis points and longer term coping strategies. Patrice holds LCSW and CSW credentials and has worked across several states before practicing in New Jersey. She offers sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Starting is a short process: people complete a matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability. Patrice focuses on practical progress and steady steps toward clearer routines and less overwhelming days.

Approaches that guide online work and practical benefits

Patrice uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and symptom relief. One common approach emphasizes skills training for managing anxiety and stress - teaching breathing, grounding, and behavioral strategies clients can use during difficult moments. These tools aim to reduce distress and increase daily functioning. Another approach centers on addressing addictive behaviors through structured planning and relapse prevention - setting clear goals, identifying triggers, and building alternative coping routines to replace harmful habits.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the process. Patrice will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they review what works, adjust tactics, and set short-term targets so progress feels measurable and realistic.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation for deeper dialogue, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat supports quick check-ins or brief coaching, and text-based messaging can help people process thoughts between sessions. These options make it easier to fit care into busy schedules and maintain momentum between meetings.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does Patrice help with?
She addresses stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, ADHD, relationship and family problems, grief, eating and sleeping issues, anger, bipolar and depression, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Sessions are direct and practical while allowing space for feelings. She listens first, then works with clients to set small, achievable steps between meetings.
How much clinical experience is there?
Patrice has 11 years of professional clinical experience working across substance use, eating-related issues, family problems, and other concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and practices in New Jersey.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are offered?
Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

What this therapist works with

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Experience
11 years
Licensed
New York, Colorado, New Jersey
Languages
English

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