Patricia Catanio, LCSW

Patricia Catanio is a licensed clinical social worker with 27 years of experience helping people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy concerns. She also supports those coping with life changes and LGBT issues. Her approach aims to make it easier to talk about what matters most.

She keeps sessions straightforward and practical. Patricia listens first, then helps clients notice thoughts and habits that get in the way. Together they set small, doable steps to test new ways of responding to problems. Homework and real-life practice are a normal part of the work when clients are ready.

Patricia uses tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with acceptance and mindfulness skills. She may also draw on solution-focused ideas to clarify goals or EMDR techniques when past events are getting in the way of feeling okay. The mix depends on what each person needs and prefers.

Clients can expect a respectful, nonjudgmental space to name painful patterns like avoidance, codependency, or difficulty with commitment and communication. Patricia pays attention to how past family experiences and life transitions affect current relationships and mood.

Her style is calm and goal-oriented, with an emphasis on practical changes people can try between sessions. She works by helping clients build clearer choices, stronger boundaries, and more self-compassion as they move toward a more satisfying life.

Online approaches that fit daily life

Patricia often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. CBT focuses on concrete skills and small experiments that reduce anxiety and improve mood. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people accept difficult emotions while clarifying personal values and taking committed action toward those values. It can be useful for managing stress, worry, and life transitions.

Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and past experiences before suggesting tools to try. Sessions often combine skill practice, mindful awareness, and brief goal-focused planning so the plan fits the person's life.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs. Video allows face-to-face interaction for deeper discussion, while phone sessions can work well when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging are useful for shorter check-ins, coaching-style feedback, or ongoing support between longer sessions. These options provide flexibility for scheduling and make it easier to keep therapy going around work, family, or travel commitments.