Patricia Spataro , LMHC

Patricia Spataro is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who brings over 20 years of experience to her clinical work. She views counseling as a collaborative process and partners with individuals to address current concerns while strengthening overall quality of life. Patricia regards it as an honor to support people through change and recovery, and she works in an active, goal-oriented style to help clients meet their objectives.

Her professional background includes leadership roles in workplace and professional support programs. From 1996 to 2004 she directed an Employee Assistance Program at Family and Children’s Services in Albany, New York, combining administrative responsibilities with extensive clinical practice. From 2005 to 2016 she served as Director of the Lawyer Assistance Program at the New York State Bar Association, providing assessment and treatment to lawyers and judges facing mental health challenges. In addition to her LMHC credential, she is a Certified Employee Assistance Professional, a designation for those who provide counseling and support in workplace settings.

Patricia has clinical experience treating a wide range of concerns including substance use disorders, depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, stress, relationship issues and work-related challenges. She uses evidence-based techniques such as Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction as part of a tailored approach. Her practice emphasizes collaboration, clarity of goals and practical strategies to support lasting change.

Evidence-Based Techniques for Flexible Online Care

Patricia Spataro integrates several evidence-based therapeutic techniques into her online practice. Cognitive Behavior Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and developing practical strategies to change them - it is often used for anxiety, depression and stress-related concerns. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, person-centered method that helps people find internal motivation to change behaviors such as substance use or other habits that get in the way of goals. Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction teaches present-moment awareness and simple mindfulness practices that can reduce reactivity and support coping with chronic stress and grief.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Patricia works collaboratively with each person to select methods that fit their needs, goals and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so therapy evolves as progress is made and circumstances change.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, and many concerns can also be addressed through live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit care into busy schedules, maintain continuity across life transitions, and access support from licensed professionals and therapists without the need for travel.