Patricia Ogbonna, LAC

Contact Patricia:
pogbonna@therapyresourcesmc.com
848-328-0401
Supervisor: Kathleen Dennis LPC, LCADC, ACS, CCS

Empowering clients to navigate challenges, rediscover their identity, and create meaningful change.

Culturally Sensitive Care for Personal Transformation

Patricia believes that the catalyst for change is a therapeutic relationship built on mutual respect and empowerment. With both her Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees from Montclair State University, Patricia has developed a deep clinical focus on women’s empowerment and cultural sensitivity. She specializes in helping individuals, adolescents, and couples navigate the intricacies of identity development, relationship conflict, and trauma, providing a safe haven where clients feel truly heard as they explore their unique strengths.

Patricia’s approach is a vibrant blend of the reflective and the proactive. By integrating Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), she helps clients challenge self-limiting beliefs and replace them with empowering narratives. She also incorporates expressive arts and mindfulness to ensure the therapeutic experience is personalized and creative, helping clients of all backgrounds move toward greater mental wellness.

Concentrated Training:

• Women’s Empowerment & Growth: Supporting women through transitions, self-esteem building, and reclaiming their personal agency.

• Identity & Cultural Sensitivity: A dedicated space for exploring identity development and navigating challenges within a culturally inclusive framework.

• Motivational Interviewing: Utilizing goal-oriented techniques to help clients overcome ambivalence and commit to positive life changes.

• Relationship & Family Conflict: Active support for couples and families to improve communication and resolve deep-seated stress.