Pertrina Works

Pertrina Works is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 13 years of experience. She offers a calm, respectful space where people can talk about stress, anxiety, relationships, parenting, depression, and life coaching needs.

She works in a straightforward, person-focused way. Sessions start with a clear conversation about what the client wants to change. From there she and the client set goals and build a plan that fits day-to-day life. Plans are individualized and practical rather than one-size-fits-all.

Her clinical work draws on client-centered practices and evidence-based therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy. She adapts these methods to each person's needs, using skills work, thought patterns, and emotion regulation tools when helpful. This makes therapy feel concrete and skill-oriented for many clients.

Pertrina has experience helping people cope with attachment and abandonment concerns, adoption or foster care issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, and communication or control struggles. She also addresses body image, codependency, grief related to separation or divorce, and mood challenges including disruptive mood dysregulation concerns.

She practices in New York and provides care in English. People who start with her complete a short questionnaire and then schedule sessions based on her availability. Costs vary with location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How her approaches guide online therapy

Pertrina uses client-centered therapy to keep sessions focused on each person's priorities. This approach emphasizes listening, respect, and building goals that matter to the client. It can help people feel heard and clear about next steps.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used to identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. CBT often includes practical exercises and homework that help reduce anxiety, improve mood, and solve day-to-day problems.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, contributes skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better interpersonal communication. These tools are useful for people who want concrete strategies to manage strong emotions and improve relationships.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Pertrina will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and what feels most useful. Together they shape an individualized plan that may draw from one or more methods based on what helps most.

If you are interested in online options, confirm the available session formats before booking. Practical benefits of remote sessions include easier fitting of therapy into a daily schedule, shorter check-ins when needed, and the ability to avoid travel time. Many clients find these features make consistent work on goals more manageable.