Licensed clinical social worker recordNew Jersey
Maria Patania, LCSW
New Jersey
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - stress and transitions
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in New Jersey
- LCSW, licence 44SC05174900
- NPI
- 1679502942
- Experience
- 28 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New Jersey
These details come from information Maria supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Client-centered approach
- Stress and anxiety
- Eating and body image
About Maria
Maria Patania is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New Jersey with 28 years of clinical experience. She works with people coping with stress, anxiety, grief, eating and body-image concerns, low self-esteem, and depression. She also addresses issues related to aging, caregiver stress, divorce and separation, and women's issues.
Her style is practical and person-focused. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. She listens for what feels most urgent, then helps people try steps that can fit into daily life. That may mean testing small changes, reframing worries, or building routines that reduce overwhelm.
Clients often bring problems tied to life transitions and role strain. She helps people sort through feelings of guilt, shame, emptiness, and isolation. For those dealing with food-related concerns or body image, she combines attention to habits with attention to the thoughts behind them. For caregivers and those facing aging challenges, she focuses on managing stress and finding realistic supports.
Her grounding approach draws from client-centered therapy. That means sessions center on the person's perspective and priorities. The therapist guides conversations rather than imposing a set plan, and adjusts pacing to what feels workable for each person.
Practical matters like scheduling, session length, and cost are handled through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session via the online therapy options button.
BHow sessions work
How client-centered work adapts to online care
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person's experience and priorities. The therapist listens closely, reflects what she hears, and follows the client's lead to set goals. This approach suits concerns like anxiety, depression, grief, and issues around self-esteem because it centers the client's perspective on those problems.In practice, Maria helps people break down overwhelming issues into manageable steps. That might mean testing small behavior changes, working on clearer thinking about food and body image, or planning ways to reduce caregiver stress. The therapist and client decide together which steps to try and adjust them as needed.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what feels realistic in daily life. That collaborative process guides which methods are used and how sessions are paced.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday or caregiving schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Discuss format preferences during the initial matching questionnaire and first session so practical arrangements suit the client's routine.
CAreas of focus
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Primary focus
Additional focus areas
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Experience
28+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, eating and body-image concerns, self-esteem issues, and depression. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, aging and geriatric issues, divorce and separation, and women's issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and conversational. She focuses on the client's perspective and helps identify practical steps that fit into everyday life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 28 years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of emotional and life-transition concerns.
Is she credentialed and where is she licensed?
She holds the LCSW credential and is licensed in New Jersey.
What languages are supported during sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Sessions are provided through a subscription model that varies with location and can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the chosen subscription plan.
What are the steps to get started?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers