Patricia (Trish) Pennix, LMHC - Therapist in New York

About Patricia

Patricia (Trish) Pennix focuses on parents and families who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward. She writes short-term goals with clients and talks through everyday struggles in plain language. Trish aims to help people build self-worth and change unhelpful thinking so life feels more manageable.

Trish is a licensed mental health counselor, LMHC, working in New York with eight years of clinical experience. She offers outpatient care that is tailored to each person.

Background and approach

Sessions are designed to be collaborative and practical rather than full of jargon. Her work often centers on stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, relationships, trauma, and addiction. She also addresses mood disorders, self-esteem, career concerns, and caregiver stress.

Trish helps clients notice patterns, try small changes, and track what works over time. In sessions she listens closely and builds a straightforward plan based on the client’s goals. That plan may include thought exercises, mindfulness practices, or steps to change behavior.

She supports couples and families while keeping the focus on concrete results and real-life skills. Trish aims to walk with clients through each stage of care. She helps people heal from painful experiences and move toward clearer, more manageable next steps.

The emphasis is on steady progress and practical tools for daily life.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting relationship. The therapist follows the client's lead, reflects what is said, and helps the person find their own solutions. This approach is useful when someone needs support to build self-worth or sort out personal values.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses practical exercises to test unhelpful thoughts and develop alternative responses. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems and gives clear steps to practice between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk about goals, preferences, and day-to-day needs and then choose methods that fit. That collaborative process means plans can change as progress is made and new needs appear.

Online therapy makes these methods more flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation from home, phone sessions work when schedules are tight, and live chat or text messaging can support quick check-ins or ongoing coaching. These options help clients fit therapy into busy family lives and stay consistent with small practical steps.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Mindfulness Therapy

Attention training: noticing thoughts and physical feelings as they arrive without being carried off by them. Much of it is practice you do yourself, so guidance over video or audio works much as it would in person.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Trish help with?

She works with issues such as stress, anxiety, parenting difficulties, relationship problems, trauma and addictions among other concerns listed in her profile.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her approach is collaborative and straightforward, focusing on listening, setting concrete goals, and using practical techniques like thought work and mindfulness.

What is her professional background?

She has eight years of experience providing outpatient mental health care and supports individuals, couples, and families in making change.

Where is she licensed and located?

She is a licensed mental health counselor, LMHC, with license number NY LMHC 011599, and practices in New York.

Which languages are offered for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as session formats.

How are fees and payments handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription 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 according to the therapist's availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 8 years
Licensed: New York
Languages: English

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