Patricia received her Master’s degree in Psychological Studies with a Concentration in Sports Psychology in May 2014 and then a second Master’s degree in Professional Counseling in 2017 both from Seton Hall University. She has clinical experience providing individual and group counseling with young to middle-aged adults with addiction and mental illness in their Acute Outpatient Behavioral program at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center in Paramus NJ. Patricia also has counseling experience with college age adults and athletes at Caldwell University in their Wellness department.

Patricia has experience in treating young and older adults with anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, relationship issues, grief issues and substance use disorders. Patricia utilizes approaches such as CBT, Person-Centered theory, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, and Existential modality among others that pertain to each person’s specific needs.

Patricia would like to create a calm and inviting environment for her clients while establishing a strong rapport. Her hope is to get her clients as close to their goals as possible and to learn new coping skills to help them feel motivated and empowered.