Patricia Foyder-DeVoe

Experienced LCSW blending insight and skills

LCSW New York

Experience: 25 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English, Spanish

About Patricia

Patricia Foyder-DeVoe is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who brings 25 years of psychotherapy experience to her practice. She emphasizes evidence-informed approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside psychodynamic and client-centered methods to help people clarify goals and develop practical skills.

Background and approach

Her background includes both community mental health and independent practice settings, where she has worked with individuals, young adults, couples, and families on a range of concerns. Patricia's work addresses stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, trauma and abuse, eating and intimacy-related issues, addictions, parenting and career challenges, and compassion fatigue.

She also supports people facing complex situations like chronic illness, caregiving burdens, attachment and abandonment concerns, codependency, and communication problems. Patricia offers therapy in English and Spanish and applies techniques from DBT and emotionally-focused therapy to tailor treatment to each person's needs.

Clients can expect a warm, nonjudgmental environment where the therapeutic relationship guides progress. Patricia helps clients identify priorities for change and provides a mix of supportive listening and skills-based interventions to move toward those goals.

Her practice in New York combines long-standing clinical experience with flexible, goal-oriented care.

Therapeutic approaches for online work

Patricia integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Client-Centered Therapy in her online practice, offering both practical skill-building and a supportive therapeutic stance. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teaching concrete strategies to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and address patterns that interfere with daily functioning. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, acceptance, and collaboration so clients can explore feelings and priorities at their own pace.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process; Patricia works collaboratively with each person to determine which combination of methods best fits their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors sessions based on what is most useful - whether that means structured exercises, reflective exploration, or a blend of both - to help clients move toward meaningful changes.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for busy schedules and different comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain consistent care while balancing work, family, or other commitments, and they allow ongoing access to therapeutic tools and support between appointments.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Patricia address?

She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy problems, trauma and abuse, grief, eating and addiction-related concerns.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style blends authentic, client-centered listening with structured, skills-based methods such as CBT and DBT as needed to meet a client's goals.

What is her professional background?

Patricia has 25 years of experience in both community mental health and independent practice settings, including supervisory roles early in her career.

What credentials and location should I expect?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, NY LCSW 075444, and practices in New York.

Does she provide therapy in languages other than English?

Yes, sessions are available in English and Spanish, but she is not accepting international clients at this time.

Which session formats does she offer?

Patricia offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.

How does pricing work for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working together?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigue ADHD

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 OCD Panic 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

Licensed

New York

Languages

English, Spanish