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Tania Patricca

Tania Patricca

LPC

Therapist · Pennsylvania · 27+ years of experience

Practical support for anger and stress management

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  • Calm skills
  • Clear communication
  • Practical steps

About Tania

Tania Patricca, LPC, focuses on helping people manage anger, stress, anxiety, and related struggles. She speaks plainly and listens closely so clients can begin to work through what feels stuck. Her style centers on finding practical steps that bring more balance to daily life. Taking the first step can be hard, and she aims to make starting therapy easier for people who reach out.

With 27 years of experience in Pennsylvania, she has supported people facing trauma, abuse, depression, grief, parenting pressures, and family conflict. She believes each person knows their story best and brings strengths to the work. Sessions often include active listening and clear, practical skills to reduce emotional pain and increase calm.

She uses a mix of approaches to match individual needs, including client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, and mindfulness practices. These tools can help with anger, panic, low self-esteem, and relationship issues like communication and intimacy challenges. The goal is to identify patterns, try new responses, and build habits that feel sustainable.

Tania also draws on elements from dialectical behavior methods and the Gottman Method when relational skills are part of the work. That can mean learning ways to manage strong feelings, repair communication, and strengthen connection. Therapy is collaborative, and she helps people choose which strategies to try first.

People who want down-to-earth guidance and steady support may find her approach helpful. She encourages starting with a simple first step and meeting to set clear goals and practical next steps.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesDepression

Also works with

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesCommunication problemsDissociationForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposePanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

27+ years

Credentials

Pennsylvania

Languages

English

How her approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client's lead. It helps people feel heard and make choices that match their values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect and teaches practical exercises to shift unhelpful patterns. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and ground attention in the present.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to identify which methods fit a person's goals and preferences. Together they will try techniques, see what helps, and adjust the plan based on real-world results.

Confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when that suits a schedule. It can also let people use mindfulness exercises and CBT worksheets between sessions so change continues outside the meeting time.

At a glance

Listed location
Pennsylvania
Experience
27+ years
Credentials
LPC
Languages
English
License (Pennsylvania)
LPC · No. PC017882
NPI
1881475085

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she often help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, parenting and family conflict, and related issues such as low self-esteem and compassion fatigue.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is direct and listening-focused. She uses active listening plus practical skills to help people reduce emotional distress and improve communication.

How long has she been practicing?

She has 27 years of professional experience working in mental health settings in Pennsylvania.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, and practices in Pennsylvania.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are fees handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What is the first step to begin therapy?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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