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Patrice Dow-Nelson

New Jersey
Psychologist
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Practice at a Glance
SPECIALTIES
Autism +
STYLE
Warm
Encouraging
Systematic
Expressive

About

Hello and welcome! When you decide to put your assessment or mental health journey in my hands, it immediately becomes the number one priority. I'm passionate about helping individuals and families to recognize and embrace their capacity to understand and to change their life experience.I bring a deep understanding and appreciation of your personal concerns and desire for self understanding, informed by my own journey as a woman, mother, and immigrant. I am grounded in a compassionate, insightful and mindful approach to my work using my psychological training, sound structural and clinical assessments, and years of experience, to help individuals and families better cope with stressors, improve their decision making, and support and improve their overall well-being.

Education & Licensure
Ph.D. in Psychology (Clinical Speciality) The Graduate School and University Center, City University of New York; Bachelors in Psychology with Minor in Economics, Hunter College, City University of New York.
Treatment Approach
What motivated you to specialize in working with autistic adults?

I am grounded in a compassionate, insightful and mindful approach to my work using my psychological training, sound structural and clinical assessments, and years of experience, to help individuals and families better cope with stressors, improve their understanding and decision making, and support and improve their overall well-being.Whether faced with navigating developmental milestones, needing a supportive environment to weather an emotional storm or find needed psychoeducational resources, I goal is to listen compassionately and provide a safe and therapeutic space for all clients.

How do you bring a strengths-based, affirming approach to your client work?

My focus is grounded in a compassion for the human experience, and this for me, affirms and celebrates our unique individuality and strengths - even when manifested differently. I actively listen, provided non-judgemental, accurate and research based feedback for each client's needs.

Practice at a Glance
SPECIALTIES
Autism +
STYLE
Warm
Encouraging
Systematic
Expressive
Patrice Dow-Nelson
New Jersey
Psychologist