Patricia Bresky
Patricia Bresky
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Patricia Bresky(She/Her/Hers)

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Psychologist, PhD
Rhode Island
Medical professionals' mental health-Self-esteem- Stress management-Women's issues-Divorce and Separation-College & graduate student mental health-

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Out-of-network with insurances

$100-$150

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Professional statement

Dr. Patricia Bresky is a psychologist and life coach. She works remotely work with clients in Rhode Island. Most of her clients have demanding schedules and appreciate the flexibility and convenience of doing sessions from home or work. Dr. Bresky works with clients of different ethnicities, gender identities, ages (college age to elderly adult), and cultures. Most of her clients come to therapy for help with difficulties in relationships, work/school, and self-esteem. They often struggle with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, perfectionism or loss. In addition to her private practice, Dr. Bresky serves as clinical faculty at Brown University in the Department of Psychiatry, where she teaches psychotherapy to psychiatrists in training. .

Dr. Bresky uses a wide range of therapy modalities in working with clients, including psychodynamic, client-centered, self-compassion, and humanistic psychotherapy. She helps clients become aware of and have compassion for the negative thoughts and behaviors that can lead to anxiety, depression, and other symptoms. Dr. Bresky helps clients realize that these self-critical notions and behaviors likely served a purpose early on. Holding onto them in adulthood, however, can keep clients from achieving their goals and enjoying healthy relationships. Dr. Bresky helps clients to soften harsh judgments of themselves, to believe they deserve respect from others. As a result, they grow more positive in the present and hopeful for the future.

Dr. Bresky earned her PhD from the Union Institute. She has a certification in advanced psychoanalytic psychotherapy from the Boston

Psychoanalytic Institute and professional life-coaching from the International Coaching Federation. With 25 years of experience as a psychotherapist, Dr. Bresky provides the trust and empathy that promotes growth and healing in her clients. Her approach is interactive, down-to-earth and warm. She is engaged and genuine in a way that clients quickly feel comfortable being their real selves.

Message to clients

Clients come into therapy when they've done all they can to figure things out on their own but are still stuck and hurting. They may feel overwhelmed or helpless by the time they reach out for help. It's not easy bringing your intimate struggles to a stranger, especially when you already feel vulnerable.

So, how do I put you at ease? Clients say they feel heard from the beginning. I listen carefully and ask questions to home in on what it feels like to be them in that moment. I listen to clients' stories- not just the facts but the way those facts are hitting them. I can pretty safely say that you will experience me as genuinely interested in you and genuinely genuine from the start.

I believe that human beings are like plants. With enough water and sunlight, seeds grow into a healthy, thriving plants. Without sufficient nurturing and attention along the way, though, they may not grow to their full capacity. That's where I come in. My goal is to help you grow to be the best version of yourself- able to make good choices for yourself and feel good in your own skin. I welcome your contact.

Work and Education

Years of Experience: 26 years

Self, Psychologist/Psychotherapist, 2002 - Present

Boston Society and Psychoanalytic Institute, Advanced Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, 2012
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, PhD, 1999

Licensure

Rhode Island: PS00866

Languages

English

Specialties

Medical professionals' mental health - Support navigating work-related expectations and stress; addressing issues of burnout, hierarchical pressures, and vicarious trauma

Self-esteem - Cultivating self-compassion, assertiveness, and confidence; developing ways to reduce suffering, anxiety, social withdrawal, and self-neglect

Stress management - Strengthening effective ways of coping with the stress of life and change; managing expectations of self and others

Women's issues - Therapy tailored to common concerns among women; providing a safe and understanding space to address life challenges, stressors, and questions around identity as a woman

Divorce and Separation - Exploring and processing issues in marital relationship in order to make a decision to stay or leave. Grieving the end of the relationship and making a plan for moving on.

College & graduate student mental health - Specialized strategies for common issues of young adulthood, including school and career stressors, support around healthy relationships, existential concerns, drug or alcohol issues, eating disorders, and anxiety and/or depression.

General expertise

Treatment approaches

Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Locations & Hours

Insurance

Patricia Bresky is not in-network with any insurances.

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Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions:$150 (50min)
  • Sliding scale:$100 - $150
  • Initial session:$150 (50min)

Additional session information

Out-of-network billing options

This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:

  • Super billing
Payment options
  • Check
  • Venmo
Session frequency

Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.

  • Weekly
Therapist's note

I provide a superbill for clients who have out-of-network benefits to submit to insurance for partial reimbursement of sessions.

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