Maria Patania, LCSW
- Anxiety and depression care
- Support for life transitions
- Geriatric and caregiver support
About Maria Patania
Her practice often centers on guiding women through life transitions such as divorce, caregiver stress, and shifts in personal identity, while also addressing challenges that arise across the lifespan. She has particular familiarity with aging and geriatric issues, seasonal affective disorder, body image concerns, and the emotional effects of traumatic brain injury.
Using a client-centered therapy approach, she works collaboratively to help individuals explore deep-seated emotional patterns and develop practical, person-focused strategies for self-understanding and growth. Her work attends to feelings of isolation, guilt, shame, and emptiness while also supporting exploration of life purpose, forgiveness, and self-love.
Maria combines long-term clinical experience with an emphasis on compassionate, holistic care, creating an environment intended to empower individuals to build resilience and pursue meaningful change.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Maria Patania have?
Maria Patania has 28 years of clinical experience.
Is Maria Patania a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details: NJ LCSW 44SC05174900.
In which languages does Maria Patania provide therapy?
Maria Patania provides therapy in English.
Where is Maria Patania located?
She is located in New Jersey.
How can I work with Maria Patania as my therapist?
Work with Maria Patania is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Maria Patania work with international clients?
Maria Patania does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Maria Patania cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match with the therapist. Depending on availability, the first session can then be scheduled and may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Could Online Therapy Fit an Individual's Needs?
Many people consider whether remote therapy can truly help with everyday emotional challenges. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and life transitions, online therapy has been shown to be comparable in effectiveness to traditional in-person work for many individuals.One of the primary benefits is flexibility - clients can connect with a therapist in the format that best fits their routine and comfort level, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. This range of options can make it easier to maintain consistency and integrate therapeutic work into busy lives.
Therapists offering online care are licensed professionals, and individuals may choose a different provider if they seek a new fit. For those weighing options, online therapy can be a practical and accessible way to pursue emotional support while accommodating varied schedules and life circumstances.