I was raised in the warmth of Middle Eastern and Armenian culture, where resilience, deep reflection, and the beauty of community were woven into everyday life. Now, as a New Yorker, I’ve learned to blend the wisdom of the East with the dynamic energy of the West, creating a unique space for healing and growth. Fluent in Arabic, Armenian, and English, I connect with clients from all backgrounds on this shared journey of transformation.

As a certified hypnotist and child therapist, I specialize in helping clients reconnect with their inner child —the part of us that holds old wounds, fears, and limiting beliefs. My work is rooted in developing a sense of compassion & connection—to ourselves, to each other, and to the deeper meaning of our lives.

Patricia Talisse, LMSW, NBCCH

Professional Journey

  • Bachelor of Counseling in Psychology | Aleppo University, Syria | 2012

    Master’s in Social Work at Fordham University | New York, US | 2016

    Heart-Centered Hypnotherapy from The Wellness Institute | WA, US | 2022

    Entrepreneurship and Business Development from Hofstra University | NY, US | 2022

    Jungian and post-Jungian clinical concepts | Center of Applied Jungian Studies (on the process)

  • I’m a therapist working in New York, specializing in children and families. My experience includes roles as a care coordinator and family therapist, helping families navigate complex dynamics. In Aleppo, I led Girl Scouts, taught refugees, and designed experiential programs through camping and cultural exchange. In New York, I’ve also been involved in advocacy, speaking at the UN on human rights and migration, driven by a deep commitment to compassion and justice. For the past two years, I’ve been practicing hypnotherapy, which I’ve found especially effective for adults. My mission is to help each person find meaning in their existence.

  • Breaking the Intergenerational Cycle of Poverty at the Intergenerational Dialogues on the SDGs | United Nations, NY | 2016

    Refugees and Displaced Persons: Ensuring Dignity and Worth Social Work Day | United Nations, NY | 2016

    New Perspectives on the Syrian Refugee Crisis Symposium | Roosevelt House Public Policy Institute Hunter College, NY | 2017

  • Social Work Student of the Year Award | National Association of Social Workers (NASW) NYC Chapter

    International Social Work Student (PIE) Award | Commission on Global Social Work Education (CSWE)

  • I practice Heart-Centered Hypnotherapy, a healing modality that permits you to revisit memories, process the emotions and reactions surrounding past events, and make room to heal by changing old ways of thinking and asserting new conclusions based on what you truly want to believe about yourself. Learn more

  • I follow a psychoanalytic and psychodynamic approach to help you find meaning, build healthy relationships, and live authentically with yourself and others. I validate human potential within his/her environment and encourage self-exploration.

    I’m also continuously expanding my skills, particularly in movement therapy and Jungian analysis, to deepen the therapeutic experience.