Patricia Rykert is a Therapist based in the USA. My areas of speciality include Addiction, Divorce, and Peer Relationships. This profile is currently unclaimed; please validate the details are current when communicating with the mental health professional.
Therapist Overview
I have had a long career in the treatment of substance use disorders, marital counseling, adolescents with self harm behaviors and adults presenting with depression and anxiety. I am bilingual (Spanish) and have specialized in harm reduction techniques, motivational interviewing skills, and cognitive behavioral therapy. My approach to treatment is highly individualized, warm, and empathic. The focus of my work is to maximize the individual’s strengths and facilitate their growth into meeting each individual need. The scope of my work has been in the treatment of self harm, anxiety, depression. Substance use disorders, marital conflicts, peer relations. Fluent in Spanish, special interest in immigration issues, adolescents, adults and couples. General population.