Patricia Spataro , LMHC

Patricia Spataro partners with clients to address the concerns they bring and to improve overall quality of life. She approaches each person with respect and a commitment to guide practical, meaningful change, viewing the therapeutic relationship as an honor and a collaborative effort.

She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), a credential that signifies training and authorization to provide psychotherapy. She is also a Certified Employee Assistance Professional, a certification that reflects experience working with workplace support programs and offering counseling to employees and organizations.

Spataro has worked in the mental health field for more than 20 years. From 1996 to 2004 she served as Director of an Employee Assistance Program at Family and Children’s Services in Albany, NY, combining administrative leadership with extensive clinical work. From 2005 to 2016 she was Director of the Lawyer Assistance Program at the New York State Bar Association, providing assessment and treatment to lawyers and judges facing mental health concerns. Her clinical experience includes treating substance use disorders, depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, stress, relationship and work-related challenges.

She is trained in Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, among other evidence-based methods. Her style is active and collaborative - she joins with clients to define and meet their counseling goals.