Patricia Foyder-DeVoe, LCSW

Patricia Foyder-DeVoe is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 25 years of clinical experience. She holds a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Social Work from Fordham University, and early in her career she worked in a community mental health clinic where she advanced to the role of supervising psychotherapist. That experience informed her later move into private practice, where she has worked with individuals, young adults, couples, and families.

Her clinical work addresses a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, eating disorders, relationship difficulties, parenting and family challenges, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and major life transitions. Patricia emphasizes authenticity and the development of a trusting therapeutic relationship, creating a judgment-free space where people can explore what matters most to them. Rooted in psychodynamic theory, her approach is flexible and integrative, drawing on different methods to match each person’s needs.

Patricia focuses on helping clients clarify their goals and equipping them with practical support and tools to reach those aims. Her style balances insight-oriented exploration with skills-based interventions so that clients leave sessions with both understanding and actionable steps toward change.

Therapeutic Approaches for Effective Online Care

Patricia draws on psychodynamic therapy to explore how past experiences and relationship patterns shape current feelings and behaviors. This approach helps people seeking deeper understanding of long-standing patterns and relational concerns.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and to develop practical strategies for managing symptoms such as anxiety, depression, or stress. When emotional regulation and interpersonal skills are central concerns, techniques from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) can provide concrete tools for coping and improving communication.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Patricia works with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences and then tailors methods accordingly so therapy feels like a good fit.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, fit sessions into a busy life, and access licensed professionals from home or other convenient locations.