Patrice Levy, LCSW, CSW

Patrice Levy is a licensed social worker with 11 years of clinical experience who supports adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, relationship challenges, and mood concerns. She holds the credentials LCSW and CSW - LCSW indicates a licensed clinical social worker and CSW denotes a clinical social work credential - and practices from New Jersey offering services in English. Patrice focuses on practical strategies for coping with life changes, building self-esteem, managing impulsivity and attention-related challenges, and addressing concerns related to eating, sleeping, parenting, and substance use.

She creates an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore thoughts and feelings and work toward clearer goals. Patrice collaborates with each person to identify strengths, increase motivation, and develop skills for day-to-day functioning. Her work also includes support for grief, family dynamics, relationship issues, and concerns common to young adults and women.

Seeking therapy can feel like a big step, and Patrice aims to make that step easier by offering steady guidance and practical tools. She partners with clients to find approaches that fit their needs and to support progress toward a more satisfying and resilient life.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Online Therapy Options

Patrice uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to each person’s needs. She employs cognitive and skills-based strategies that help identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and attention-related challenges. She also incorporates trauma-informed approaches that help people process difficult experiences at a pace that feels manageable, offering tools to reduce reactivity and build emotional resilience. For clients working on substance use or motivation-related goals, she uses motivation-focused strategies to support readiness for change and practical steps toward recovery.

Finding the right approach is part of the collaborative work. Patrice partners with clients to explore what techniques feel most helpful given their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, and she adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to access care from home or another convenient location. These formats provide flexibility in how and when people connect with a licensed professional, supporting consistent progress even when life is hectic.