- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Social anxiety support
About Patricia
Patricia Fraser is a New York Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 39 years of professional experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief and loss, low self-esteem, and depression. Patricia also works with issues such as communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, life purpose, self-love, and social anxiety and phobia.
She keeps sessions straightforward and practical. Conversations focus on what feels most urgent and on small, manageable steps forward. Patricia listens to how problems show up day to day, then helps people notice patterns and try new ways of responding.
Her approach aims to reduce overwhelm so clients can take clearer action in relationships and daily life. She often uses talk-based methods to clarify goals, practice communication, and work through painful feelings connected to loss or shame. Sessions can include skill-building for handling social situations and strategies to manage anxious moments.
Patricia draws on many years of experience in social work to guide her decisions about what to try next. She encourages people to set realistic goals and to check in about what helps or doesn’t. Progress is handled step by step, with adjustments as needed.
People who choose to work with her will find a direct, steady style focused on practical support. She invites straightforward conversation about worries and about small changes that can make daily life feel more manageable.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online work
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques generally include focused, practical methods that help people change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and ways to practice new skills. Cognitive approaches aim to identify and test thoughts that fuel anxiety and avoidance, and they can help with social anxiety by breaking down feared situations into manageable steps.Behavioral techniques emphasize gradual exposure and rehearsal. For someone who struggles with speaking up or meeting new people, this can mean planning small, repeated experiences to build confidence and reduce avoidance over time.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Patricia will collaborate with each person to decide which methods to try based on their goals, comfort level, and the problems they bring. She checks in regularly and adjusts plans if something isn’t helpful.
The biography does not list which session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing sessions during a workday break. It can also let someone choose shorter check-ins or sessions without video when that better suits their needs. Licensed professionals commonly use this flexibility to match therapy to everyday schedules.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
39+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, low self-esteem, and depression. Additional focus areas include communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation, life purpose, self-love, and social anxiety and phobia.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is direct and practical, concentrating on clear steps and daily strategies. Sessions focus on current problems and small experiments to try between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has 39 years of professional experience in social work. That background informs decisions about pacing and which approaches to try.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York. Her practice is located in New York.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know what is offered.
How are fees handled and what is the first step?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.