About Patrick
Patrick Fozard is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in New York who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, anger, and low self-esteem. He focuses on practical steps to reduce distress and build stronger coping skills. Patrick takes a direct and compassionate approach so clients feel understood and guided toward small, doable changes.
He often addresses codependency, drug and alcohol addiction, guilt and shame, and social anxiety and phobia.
How Patrick works
He also supports men and veterans dealing with post-traumatic stress and isolation. Sessions are aimed at making everyday life feel more manageable and less overwhelming. Patrick uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to identify unhelpful patterns and replace them with healthier habits.
He works with clients to set clear goals and practices skills between sessions so progress continues outside the therapy hour. Conversations are practical, focused, and paced to each person's needs. With ten years of experience, Patrick brings steady clinical judgment and real-world strategies to the work.
He helps people understand triggers, reduce urges related to substance use, and manage anger in ways that protect relationships. The emphasis is on outcomes people can notice in daily life. Clients can expect straightforward feedback, consistent support, and a plan that adapts as life changes.
Patrick aims to help people gain confidence, reduce isolation, and move toward healthier routines and relationships.
What Patrick works with
The areas below are the ones Patrick selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
Also listed
- Anger management
- Codependency
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Men's issues
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self esteem
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 10 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | New York |
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Online support options
Approaches that guide online sessions
Patrick uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to focus on concrete change. One approach emphasizes teaching coping skills to manage anxiety and stress, showing clients breathing, grounding, and thought-management techniques they can use in the moment. Another approach targets patterns that maintain addiction and codependency, helping clients recognize triggers and practice alternate responses to reduce harmful behavior.Finding the right approach is a shared process. Patrick works collaboratively with each person to identify goals, trial methods, and adjust the plan as progress is made. Clients and the therapist check in regularly to see what is helping and what needs to shift so therapy stays relevant and practical.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs. Video is useful for fuller conversations and visual cues, phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited, chat is good for brief check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options help people fit therapy into work, family life, or busy days while keeping treatment focused and consistent.
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