Patricia Foyder-DeVoe , LCSW

Patricia Foyder-DeVoe is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 25 years of experience providing psychotherapy. She holds a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Social Work from Fordham University and began her career in a community mental health clinic, where she advanced to the role of supervising psychotherapist. She later transitioned to private practice, offering care to individuals, young adults, couples, and families confronting challenges such as depression, anxiety, eating disorders, relationship difficulties, parenting and family stress, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and major life transitions.

Her counseling style emphasizes authenticity and the development of a trusting therapeutic relationship. She cultivates a nonjudgmental space intended to help people feel comfortable exploring the issues that brought them to therapy. Although her work is grounded in psychodynamic theory, she integrates a range of therapeutic methods tailored to each person’s needs. Patricia focuses on helping clients clarify their goals for therapy and then equips them with practical tools and supportive guidance to achieve those goals, drawing on her decades of clinical experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

Approaches Patricia Uses for Online Therapy

Patricia draws on psychodynamic therapy to help clients explore patterns, early relationships, and unconscious processes that shape current feelings and behavior. This approach can be useful for understanding long-standing relationship issues, attachment concerns, and emotional patterns.

She also employs Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a practical, skills-focused method that helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and develop new ways of coping. CBT is effective for symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress management as well as for building concrete behavioral strategies.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work together. Patricia collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts her approach over time as therapy progresses.

Online sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging provide flexibility for people with busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or mobility constraints. These options make it easier to maintain consistency in care, try different session formats, and connect with a licensed professional from home or another convenient location.