Patricia Foyder-DeVoe, LCSW

Patricia Foyder-DeVoe is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who brings 25 years of experience to her therapy practice. She focuses on practical ways to reduce anxiety and stress and to improve relationships and self-esteem. Patricia speaks English and Spanish and works with people facing depression, grief, trauma, addiction, and life transitions.

Her sessions are straightforward and warm. She listens closely and helps people set clear goals for therapy. Patricia uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with client-centered work to identify unhelpful thinking and to build more effective routines and coping skills.

She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy and psychodynamic ideas when deeper patterns need attention. That means she helps people learn emotion regulation skills, improve communication, and notice how past experiences shape current reactions. Sessions are tailored to each person rather than following a strict template.

Patricia has extensive experience in community mental health and private practice in New York. Across a long career she has supported people through parenting stress, career changes, chronic illness, and relationship strain. Her approach aims to combine practical tools with a respectful, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship.

People who choose Patricia can expect collaborative work focused on clear steps and real-life problem solving. She offers several online formats so therapy can fit into a busy schedule.

How therapy approaches translate online

Patricia uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. CBT is practical and often focuses on steps you can practice between sessions to reduce anxiety or change patterns that keep problems going.

She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which centers on listening and building a trusting relationship. That approach helps people feel heard and supported while they decide what changes matter most. Patricia may use Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication when emotions run high.

Choosing an approach is a team effort. Patricia works with each person to figure out which methods match their needs and goals. She adjusts the plan over time so therapy stays focused and useful rather than sticking to one fixed method.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is good for in-depth conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can fit easily into a lunch break or when lower bandwidth is needed. Live chat and messaging are useful for brief check-ins, tracking progress, or when written reflection helps. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or a busy day while keeping the same therapeutic tools and collaborative planning.