Online therapy for NY, NJ & TX · Coaching worldwide

Online EMDR & anxiety therapy for the one who holds it all together.

You've always been the strong one. Together we'll slow down, get to the root of what's going on, and help you feel less stuck and more like yourself.

  • LMHC-D (NY) · LPC (NJ & TX)
  • EMDR-trained
  • Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health & Optum
  • Verified on Psychology Today
Patrycja Szymczak, therapist, smiling
Hi, I'm Patrycja.Polish-born, NYC-based, and here to listen.

Sound familiar?

On the outside, everything looks fine.

Your career is steady and you handle your responsibilities. But inside, something feels off. Deep down you sense no one truly sees you, and you keep living the same patterns on repeat. A part of you is starting to wonder: "Isn't it time for something to change?"

How I can help

Maybe you're struggling with…

01

Anxiety & stress

You're tired, but your mind won't let you rest. You lie awake replaying conversations and decisions, constantly on edge, and worn out from doing it all without support.

Anxiety therapy →
02

Dating & breakups

You want real connection, but dating feels like a minefield. Every breakup or false start leaves you wondering if love is possible for you, and you're tired of repeating the same patterns.

Dating & breakup therapy →
03

Grief & big life changes

Whether it's losing a person, a relationship, or the life you thought you'd have, you're showing up for everyone while moving through a fog inside. You don't have to go through it alone.

Grief counseling →

What makes this different

EMDR helps you stop reliving the past.

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a well-researched therapy that helps your brain process stuck memories, so they lose their emotional charge.

  • Less loopingOld moments stop replaying on repeat.
  • Not just talkingMany people feel shifts faster than with talk therapy alone.
  • Works onlineFully effective from your own space.

About me

I'm not here to analyze you from a distance.

I'll ask questions that help you connect the dots and get to the core of what you're facing. You don't need the "right" words. We start where you are and go at your pace.

I came to this work after immigrating from Poland in my 20s and leaving behind everything I knew. I know what it's like to feel in between cultures, identities and life stages, and I bring that into every session.

More about me

Getting started is simple

Three steps to your first session

Free 20-minute call

We talk about what's bringing you in and I answer your questions. If we're a good fit, we book your first session.

Build your plan

Our first sessions define your goals and a plan made for you. We meet weekly or every other week on a secure video platform.

Tools for real life

You leave each session with tools to handle stress, navigate challenges, and feel more connected to the people you care about.

Questions

Before you book

How much does a session cost?

$200 per session. Individual sessions are typically 50 minutes; EMDR sessions may run longer. The first 20-minute consultation is always free.

Do you take insurance?

Yes. I accept Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health and Optum plans for clients in New York and New Jersey. For out-of-network benefits, I can provide a superbill to submit to your insurer. I don't accept insurance for clients in Texas.

Where do you see clients?

Therapy is fully online for anyone located in New York, New Jersey or Texas. Coaching is available worldwide.

What's the difference between therapy and coaching?

Therapy works through anxiety, grief and patterns rooted in the past, and is limited to the states where I'm licensed. Coaching is goal-focused and forward-looking, and is open to anyone, anywhere. More about coaching.

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Less overthinking. More living on your terms.

Your free 20-minute consultation is one click away.

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