- Listens first
- Practical tools
- English and Spanish
About Patricia
Patricia Foyder-DeVoe is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 25 years of experience. She offers calm, straightforward help for people facing anxiety, depression, relationship stress, and major life changes. Patricia speaks English and Spanish and works from New York to support people through hard moments like grief, trauma, and struggles with intimacy or self-esteem.
Her approach centers on building an honest, trusting relationship. She begins by listening to what matters most to each person and then tailors practical steps to reach those goals. Patricia draws on psychodynamic ideas but also uses hands-on methods when they fit the problem at hand, including cognitive and behavioral strategies and skills-based techniques.
In sessions she focuses on clarity and usable tools. That can mean spotting patterns that cause pain, trying new ways to talk about needs, or practicing skills to reduce intense emotions. She helps people break big problems into smaller, manageable steps so progress feels realistic and paced.
Patricia has extensive experience with a wide range of concerns, including addiction, parenting stress, caregiving burnout, chronic illness, and eating issues. She also addresses attachment and abandonment worries that often complicate close relationships. Her style aims to be nonjudgmental and solution-focused while still attending to deeper emotional roots.
Many people come wanting clearer communication, steadier mood, or relief from recurring patterns. Patricia works collaboratively to set goals and build skills that fit each person’s life and values.
Her approach centers on building an honest, trusting relationship. She begins by listening to what matters most to each person and then tailors practical steps to reach those goals. Patricia draws on psychodynamic ideas but also uses hands-on methods when they fit the problem at hand, including cognitive and behavioral strategies and skills-based techniques.
In sessions she focuses on clarity and usable tools. That can mean spotting patterns that cause pain, trying new ways to talk about needs, or practicing skills to reduce intense emotions. She helps people break big problems into smaller, manageable steps so progress feels realistic and paced.
Patricia has extensive experience with a wide range of concerns, including addiction, parenting stress, caregiving burnout, chronic illness, and eating issues. She also addresses attachment and abandonment worries that often complicate close relationships. Her style aims to be nonjudgmental and solution-focused while still attending to deeper emotional roots.
Many people come wanting clearer communication, steadier mood, or relief from recurring patterns. Patricia works collaboratively to set goals and build skills that fit each person’s life and values.
How her approaches translate to online work
Patricia draws on Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her practice. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely, offering empathy, and helping people name what matters. It suits work on self-esteem, relationship concerns, and finding clear goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at how thoughts and behaviors keep problems going and uses small experiments and skills to change them, which can help with anxiety, depression, and coping strategies.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Patricia works collaboratively to choose methods that match a person’s goals, needs, and preferences. She starts by understanding what the person hopes to change and then combines listening with practical steps so the work feels useful and manageable.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats before booking since specific formats are not listed in the profile. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find remote sessions helpful for maintaining consistency while balancing work, caregiving, or medical appointments.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Psychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy
Experience
25+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Patricia address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief, trauma, and intimacy-related issues among many other concerns listed in her profile.
What is her therapy style like?
Patricia emphasizes an authentic, nonjudgmental relationship and mixes deeper exploration with practical, skills-based work to meet each person’s needs.
How long has she practiced?
She brings 25 years of psychotherapy experience, including work in community mental health and independent practice settings.
Where is Patricia based and what are her credentials?
She practices from New York and holds the credential LCSW, licensed in New York.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Patricia?
Click the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.