Pertrina Works, LCSW

Pertrina Works is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with 13 years of experience. She holds a Master of Social Work from Syracuse University and has focused her practice on supporting people managing depression, anxiety, stress, and relationship challenges.

Her clinical work blends evidence-informed methods with an eclectic, individualized approach. Pertrina uses established treatment models and tailors interventions to each person's needs, collaborating with clients to set goals and create a plan that fits their situation. She works with clients aged 15 to 30 and 31 and older and offers support that includes coaching and practical strategies for change.

Pertrina aims to provide a calm, open, non-judgmental space where clients can express their emotions and feel respected throughout the process. As a lifelong learner, she stays current with evidence-based practices to adjust care as needed and to help clients move toward the outcomes they seek. The LCSW credential indicates advanced clinical training in social work and the ability to provide therapeutic services for a range of mental health and life challenges.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Pertrina Works works from a foundation of approaches that emphasize collaboration and practical skills. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and supporting clients to find their own solutions; it helps with building insight, self-worth, and clearer decision-making. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) identifies unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teaches concrete strategies to change patterns that contribute to anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) combines acceptance and change strategies and offers skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal effectiveness.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Pertrina partners with each client to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so therapy reflects the client’s progress and priorities.

Online sessions - including video calls, phone appointments, live chat, and text-based messaging - provide flexibility for scheduling and make it easier to receive ongoing support from home or work. These options allow Pertrina to deliver consistent, accessible care and to tailor the mode of communication to each person’s lifestyle and comfort.