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Online therapist

Patunia Medy

Calm, practical support for everyday challenges

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Credentials
LCSW
Experience
10 years
Licensed in
Connecticut
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Patunia

Patunia Medy offers straightforward, goal-focused support for people seeking practical help. She explains options simply and works with each person to set clear steps. Her approach is calm and direct, aimed at helping someone feel more capable in daily life.

Patunia is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, with ten years of experience. She trained in sociology at Adelphi University and earned a Master of Social Work at Yeshiva University.

Background and approach

She also completed an Advanced Certification in Child Welfare at Yeshiva University and is a Certified School Social Worker. In sessions she uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to the problem at hand. She talks through what’s most pressing and suggests concrete skills to try between meetings.

That can include ways to manage stress, improve sleep, or handle conflict more clearly. Patunia works with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, addictions, and issues around identity and intimacy. She also addresses challenges like parenting, career stress, ADHD, autism and Asperger Syndrome, and young adult transitions.

Sessions are available from Connecticut and conducted in English. Therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. To begin, a short matching questionnaire and scheduling step connect people to a plan that fits their needs.

Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work

Patunia uses straightforward evidence-based techniques to address practical problems. One common approach focuses on teaching coping skills and symptom management to reduce anxiety, improve sleep, and handle strong emotions. These are concrete tactics a person can try between sessions and adjust as needed.

Another approach emphasizes problem-solving and life adjustments. This method looks at current stressors and builds step-by-step plans to change routines, improve communication, or manage parenting and career demands. It helps when someone needs clearer actions rather than long, abstract discussion.

Choosing the right approach is a joint effort. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide which techniques to start with and adapt the plan over time based on progress and feedback.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls let people meet face to face from home, phone sessions remove the need for internet video, and live chat or text messaging provide quick, ongoing contact for brief check-ins or when scheduling is tight. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy family life or a changing routine, while keeping the focus on practical steps and steady progress.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Patunia address?
She works with many concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, and relationship or intimacy-related issues.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She uses evidence-based techniques and focuses on clear, practical steps. Sessions aim to identify priorities and try skills that fit daily life.
What is her background in social work?
Patunia holds a Master of Social Work from Yeshiva University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology from Adelphi University, with ten years of experience in the field.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, CT LCSW 12167, based in Connecticut.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs.
How are costs and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to get started?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
10 years
Licensed
Connecticut
Languages
English

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