- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Client-centered care
About Pertrina
Pertrina Works is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with 13 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship problems, parenting concerns, depression, and coaching needs. Sessions are conducted in English and reflect her clinical focus on practical support and problem-solving.
Pertrina earned a Master of Social Work from Syracuse University and has spent her career supporting adults with mood and stress-related concerns. She lists additional focus areas such as attachment issues, adoption and foster care matters, blended family challenges, caregiver stress, and body image. She also notes work with issues like abandonment, codependency, communication problems, and adjustment after separation.
Her style blends Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques. She uses those approaches to help people identify unhelpful thinking, practice new skills, and improve communication. Sessions include setting clear goals and working step-by-step toward them.
Pertrina emphasizes collaborative planning. People describe concrete steps to manage anxiety, improve relationships, or handle parenting stress. She prefers to create an individualized plan based on what a person wants to change and what works in daily life.
Practical matters are part of the process. Pertrina notes that therapy can include brief skill coaching, behavior changes, and ongoing review of progress. To begin, prospective clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Pertrina commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as part of her work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building an understanding of what matters to the person, which helps clarify goals and priorities. CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical strategies to change unhelpful thinking or routines that worsen anxiety and depression.She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improved interpersonal effectiveness. DBT techniques can be useful when strong emotions or relationship conflicts make daily life harder. Choosing the right mix of methods is part of the work together; the therapist and client decide collaboratively which approaches fit the client’s goals and preferences.
The biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins on difficult days, or remove the need to travel to an office. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT, DBT, and client-centered work for remote sessions so the focus stays on practical skills and problem-solving that apply in everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
13+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does she work with?
Pertrina works with stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, parenting pressures, depression, and coaching needs. She also lists additional areas such as attachment issues, adoption and foster care, and codependency.
What is her therapeutic style?
She blends Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques. The approach focuses on practical skills, shifting unhelpful thoughts, and improving emotional regulation.
How much experience does she have?
Pertrina has 13 years of clinical experience working with adults on mood and stress-related issues. Her background includes work with people facing relationship and parenting concerns.
What credential and location does she hold?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York. Her listed credential is NY LCSW.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to understand how she meets with clients.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact rates should be confirmed during the booking process.
How do I get started?
To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That initiates the process of planning your initial appointment.
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