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Patricia (Trish) Pennix

Practical, collaborative therapy for lasting change

LMHC New York

Experience
8 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English

About Patricia

Patricia (Trish) Pennix offers focused outpatient mental health care for adults seeking practical tools and steady support. She emphasizes collaboration, helping people clarify goals and tap into inner strengths while addressing concerns such as stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, trauma, depression, mood disorders, and caregiving stress.

Background and approach

Trish aims to help clients build and maintain self-worth by examining how thoughts and beliefs shape emotions and behavior. Using a person-centered stance, she listens closely and tailors a treatment plan to each individual's needs, drawing on approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing.

Her work includes attention to issues such as anger, codependency, infidelity, financial stress, midlife concerns, and multicultural considerations. Trish brings eight years of clinical experience as an LMHC licensed in New York and supports clients in setting achievable steps toward growth.

In sessions she focuses on practical strategies and compassionate guidance so clients can heal from past wounds, move through life transitions, and strengthen coping skills. Her practice balances structured techniques with a respectful, individualized therapeutic relationship.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Convenience

Patricia combines practical, evidence-informed methods to help clients make concrete changes and build resilience. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop skills for managing anxiety, depression, and mood-related challenges. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on empathic listening and collaboration, offering a supportive environment where clients’ goals and values guide the work. Mindfulness Therapy introduces present-moment awareness and stress-reduction practices that can complement cognitive strategies for coping with worry, anger, and caregiving strain.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Trish works with each person to determine which methods align with their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, and she adapts techniques over time as progress and needs evolve. This partnership helps ensure sessions feel relevant and doable.

The online format supports flexible access to care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, revisit tools between sessions, and maintain continuity during life transitions. Licensed professionals can deliver structured CBT exercises, client-centered dialogue, and mindfulness practices effectively through these remote formats.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Trish commonly address?
Her practice covers a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, depression, bipolar mood concerns, caregiving stress, and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She blends client-centered listening with practical techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to create individualized treatment plans.
What background and experience does she bring?
Trish has eight years of clinical experience working with adults on emotional, relational, and life transition challenges, focusing on growth and skill-building.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is an LMHC licensed in New York (NY LMHC 011599) and provides outpatient services based in New York.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
She provides services in English only and is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How is pricing handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; services use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesForgivenessImpulsivityInfidelityJealousyMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPrejudice and discriminationSexual assault and abuseWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

New York

Languages

English