Dr. Patricia Bragdon, LCSW, LCSW-R, is a compassionate and dedicated advocate for individuals and families navigating complex issues. With a PhD and a degree from New York University, she specializes in grief, bereavement, and the intricacies of death and dying. Patricia holds a certificate of completion from Columbia University's Center for Complicated Grief and is a certified grief counselor. Her extensive experience includes over twenty-five years of working in schools, where she adeptly interfaces with educators to support teens impacted by social, emotional, and behavioral challenges. Patricia primarily supports individuals facing grief and bereavement, as well as those grappling with trauma, panic attacks, anxiety disorders, and depression. She has a wealth of experience assisting adolescents and their families with a myriad of issues, including eating disorders, school refusal, substance use and abuse, and self-harm, making her a trusted resource in the community.