Dr. Patricia Switaj, PsyD, MI | Psychotherapist

What patients are saying

Overall rating

4.87

About Dr. Patricia Switaj

Focus areas

Anxiety

Mental Health Problem

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Depression

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Social Anxiety

Insomnia

Panic Attack

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Seniors (65+)

Treatment approaches

Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors

Culturally Sensitive

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Emotionally Focused

Compassion Focused

Interpersonal

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dr. Patricia Switaj

Dr. Switaj is a licensed and board-certified professional counselor with over 14 years of experience of individual counseling with adults. Her clinical experience includes providing counseling and telehealth therapy in private practice. She uses a person-centered counseling approach providing a warm, empathetic, and supportive environment while empowering her clients in finding solutions. Dr. Switaj believes in an evidence-based practice and uses the biopsychosocial model to examine the biological, psychological, and social factors that affect her client’s wellbeing. She helps clients with a wide range of concerns including anxiety/panic attacks, depression, health/wellness, grief and loss, and self-esteem. She will work with you to meet your unique and specific goals. Her therapeutic approach is integrative incorporating skills in cognitive behavioral therapy, humanistic, and solution-focused therapy to tailor session to meet client’s specific needs.

What should a new client know about working with you?

Brightside Health is a fully online mental health practice providing life-changing care for anxiety, depression, and related conditions through personalized Psychiatry and Therapy services available to all 50 states. Named the "best online psychiatry service" for 4 years in a row by such publications as Forbes, Healthline, Yahoo, VeryWellMind and Everyday Health among others.

What is your typical process for working with clients?

After you request your appointment, you will be sent an invite link for Brightside Health. You will need to enter your insurance and payment information to confirm your appointment.During your initial consultation we will craft a treatment plan personalized to your needs, and schedule follow-up appointments as needed. You will also be able message me directly at anytime via the messaging section of your Brightside Health portal - a tool where will also track your progress, access resources, and see your treatment plan details.

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Popular visit reasons

Hoarding Disorder

New Patient Visit

Nightmares

Pain Management Consultation

Psychosexual Evaluation

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Hoarding Disorder

New Patient Visit

Nightmares

Pain Management Consultation

Education and background

Practice names

Brightside Health

Education and training

California Southern University, PsyD in Clinical Psychology

NPI number

1588957245

Patient reviews

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Overall rating

4.87

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Dr. Patricia Switaj?

Generally, Dr. Patricia Switaj has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Dr. Switaj's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.

Is Dr. Patricia Switaj accepting new patients?

Dr. Patricia Switaj generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Dr. Switaj's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

Does Dr. Patricia Switaj accept my insurance?

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Can I make an appointment with Dr. Patricia Switaj online?

Yes, you can make an appointment online with Dr. Switaj using Zocdoc. It’s simple, secure, and free.

What practice does Dr. Patricia Switaj work with?

Dr. Patricia Switaj works with Brightside Health.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Patricia Switaj?

Dr. Patricia Switaj frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Patricia Switaj on their profile.