Patricia Foyder-DeVoe, LCSW - Therapist in New York

Family of origin patterns
Attachment and abandonment
CBT and DBT methods

About Patricia

Patricia Foyder-DeVoe is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with 25 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship trouble, self-esteem, depression, grief, and family-of-origin concerns. Patricia also supports people facing parenting challenges, addictions, eating-related issues, and bipolar mood concerns.

She trained at Fordham University for both her Bachelor of Science and Master of Social Work degrees. Early in her career she worked in community mental health and moved into supervisory and private practice roles. Over time she has seen a wide range of situations, from chronic illness and caregiver stress to abandonment and attachment issues.

Patricia draws on psychodynamic ideas to understand how past family patterns shape present behavior. She combines that background with practical methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Sessions typically focus on identifying goals, noticing repeating patterns, and learning skills to respond differently.

In sessions she offers straightforward feedback and tools for coping with life changes. Conversations can include exploring relationship dynamics, working on boundaries, and addressing communication problems. She also helps people manage symptoms like anxiety and depression with concrete strategies.

Patricia offers therapy in English and Spanish. She uses her clinical experience to help clients clarify what they want from therapy and to set realistic, manageable steps toward those goals.

How her approaches translate to online work

Patricia integrates psychodynamic thinking with practical skills work. Psychodynamic therapy looks at how early family relationships and repeating patterns affect current feelings and choices. It can help when someone wants to understand why old roles or expectations keep showing up in adult life.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing different behaviors. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and managing upsetting thoughts. Dialectical Behavior Therapy adds concrete skills for regulating emotion and improving distress tolerance, which can help with intense moods and relationship conflicts.

Choosing an approach is collaborative. Patricia will discuss goals, try methods, and adjust based on what helps. The aim is to find ways of working that match a client's needs and preferences, rather than sticking to one method.

Practical benefits of online sessions include fitting therapy into a busy day and reducing travel time. Online work can make it easier to schedule shorter check-ins or regular sessions around work and parenting responsibilities. Confirm the specific session formats available before booking so you know whether video, phone, or another option is offered.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse Grief Intimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

Abandonment Attachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependency Communication problems Control issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgiveness Guilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Midlife crisis Money and financial issues Multicultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Psychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

25+ years

Listed in

New York

Languages

English, Spanish

Frequently asked questions

What issues does she address related to family patterns?

She works with family-of-origin concerns, attachment and abandonment issues, and communication problems rooted in early relationships.

What is her general therapeutic style?

She uses a psychodynamic frame to look at repeated patterns and combines it with practical methods like CBT and DBT.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 25 years of experience as a psychotherapist, including community mental health, supervisory roles, and private practice.

What are her credentials and where does she practice?

She is an LCSW licensed in New York and practices with a focus on adult clients in that state.

Which languages are offered for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

Does she work with international clients?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions scheduled and what formats are available?

Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current options before booking.

How does the cost and subscription work?

Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

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