- Social anxiety and phobia
- Substance use focus
- Men's mental health
About Patrick
Patrick Fozard is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with ten years of experience. He works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, anger, and low self-esteem. He also focuses on codependency, substance use, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, men's issues, veteran and armed forces concerns, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety and phobia.
Patrick uses everyday language and practical steps in sessions. He helps people identify patterns that keep them stuck and tries out new coping strategies together. Sessions often include talking through triggers, building concrete coping skills, and planning small experiments to test different ways of responding.
He regularly supports people working through substance use and addiction-related problems alongside emotional issues like shame and anger. For veterans and those with post-traumatic stress, he aims to help with symptom management and re-engaging with daily life. He pays attention to how isolation and social fears affect behavior and relationships.
Patrick emphasizes clear goal-setting and regular check-ins on progress. He encourages skills practice between meetings so changes carry into everyday life. The focus is on practical tools that can be used when anxiety, cravings, or anger arise.
People who prefer direct, structured sessions tend to find his style useful. He combines problem-focused work with space to talk about painful emotions. To start, he asks about current struggles, what has helped before, and what small changes a person wants to try next.
How evidence-based approaches guide online work
Many clients benefit from practical, evidence-based techniques that focus on changing unhelpful patterns. Cognitive-behavioral approaches break down thoughts and behaviors into small, testable steps. This helps with social anxiety and phobia by teaching people to notice anxious thoughts, try brief behavioral experiments, and build confidence in real situations.Skills-based coping strategies target stress, cravings, and anger. These techniques teach breathing and grounding exercises, urge-surfing and coping plans for substance use, and short behavioral routines to reduce reactivity. They aim to provide clear actions someone can use when symptoms spike.
Finding the right fit is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to choose approaches that match their goals and comfort level, and will adjust methods as progress is reviewed. Clients are encouraged to give feedback so sessions reflect what helps most.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow short check-ins, reduce travel time, and let sessions happen from quieter surroundings. Licensed professionals can use online work to carry skills practice into everyday life and follow up on progress between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, and low self-esteem, including social anxiety and phobia.
What is his therapeutic style?
Sessions are practical and goal-focused, with clear steps and skills to try between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He has ten years of experience as a clinician working with people facing addiction, trauma, and social isolation.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices there.
What languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I confirm session formats before booking?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the profile does not list specific formats.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.