Patricia Spataro

I partner with clients to address the concerns you have and to ultimately improve the overall quality of your life. I consider it an honor to facilitate this process. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Certified Employee Assistance Professional. I have worked in the mental health field for over 20 years. From 1996 – 2004 I was the Director of an Employee Assistance Program of Family and Children’s Services in Albany NY; this included administrative responsibilities as well as extensive clinical work. From 2005 – 2016 I was the Director of the Lawyer Assistance Program with the New York State Bar Association; this involved providing assessment and treatment to lawyers and judges facing mental health concerns. I have clinical skills and experience in treating a broad range of mental health problems including substance use disorders, depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, stress, relationship issues and work-related challenges. I am trained and experienced in Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction to name just a few of the modalities I use. My style is to actively join with you in meeting your goals for counseling.