Patricia (Trisha) Blackburn , LICSW, LCSW

Patricia (Trisha) Blackburn is a New York-licensed social worker with 20 years of professional experience. She holds LICSW and LCSW credentials - LICSW stands for Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and LCSW stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker - and brings a steady, experienced presence to therapeutic work. Patricia has focused much of her practice on helping people manage stress and anxiety, cope with grief and loss, navigate parenting challenges, and address symptoms of depression.

She approaches each person as the expert of their own story, noticing strengths and resources that can be built on to meet difficult moments. Patricia aims to create a supportive environment that honors the courage it takes to begin therapy and to help clients set realistic goals and build practical coping strategies. Her style is collaborative and respectful, centered on listening carefully and partnering with people as they work through change and healing.

Whether someone is seeking help for an acute concern or ongoing difficulties, Patricia offers experienced guidance rooted in empathy and clear, skill-based support. She acknowledges the bravery involved in reaching out and affirms each step clients take toward greater well-being.

Client-Centered and Mindful Care Delivered Online

Client-Centered Therapy places the client at the center of the work, with the therapist offering nonjudgmental listening and support while helping the person explore their goals and values. This approach is useful for people coping with parenting challenges, depression, and life transitions because it builds on individual strengths and personal insight.

Mindfulness Therapy emphasizes present-moment awareness and simple practices that help people notice thoughts, sensations, and emotions without becoming overwhelmed by them. These tools can be especially helpful for managing stress, anxiety, and grief by teaching practical ways to respond to difficult experiences.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Patricia (Trisha) Blackburn works collaboratively with each person to identify what fits best for their needs, goals, and preferences. She helps clients try techniques and adjust the plan over time so treatment aligns with what they find most helpful.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - make it easier to fit care into a busy life. These formats increase flexibility and accessibility, allowing people to meet with licensed professionals from a location that works for them and to choose the communication style that feels most comfortable.