Patricia Flemmings, LCSW

Patricia Flemmings, LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker), brings more than twenty years of experience helping people work through complex emotional and relational challenges in New York. She works with individuals facing depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship struggles, anger, and stress, guiding them toward more balanced daily functioning and greater emotional resilience.

Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns, including social anxiety and phobia, post-traumatic stress, communication problems, control issues, divorce and separation, and the aftermath of abuse or community violence. She also supports clients navigating substance use concerns, grief and loss, racial discrimination, and suicidal ideation related to depression. Emphasis is placed on rebuilding after major life transitions and strengthening self-love and personal empowerment.

Drawing from evidence-based therapeutic techniques, she creates a warm, affirming space where clients can explore their histories, develop healthier coping strategies, and pursue meaningful growth. She brings cultural insight and an understanding of diverse lived experiences to her work, and she welcomes clients who are seeking a faith-informed approach. She provides therapy in English and Haitian Creole and is committed to tailoring care to each person with respect, understanding, and professional expertise.

Evidence-Based Support Delivered Online

Patricia employs evidence-based, trauma-informed care that helps clients process and make sense of difficult events while reducing the ongoing impact of those experiences. This approach is geared toward people coping with post-traumatic stress, abuse, or the long-term effects of community violence.

She also uses skills-focused therapeutic work that emphasizes developing practical coping strategies for anxiety, anger, and depression. These interventions help clients build emotional regulation, improve stress management, and strengthen interpersonal communication in everyday life.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Patricia works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods align with their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts evidence-based techniques to match the client’s pace and priorities, aiming for a supportive, empowering process.

Online therapy with Patricia is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, maintain continuity during transitions, and access care from locations across New York without sacrificing the collaborative therapeutic relationship.