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.

My approach is influenced by the poetic wisdom of Khalil Gibran, the depth psychology of Dr. Carl Jung, the therapeutic genius of Milton Erickson, and the philosophical teachings of Gurdjieff. I am also drawn to the healing philosophy of Dr. Edward Bach and Bach Flower Remedies, the astrological and astronomical perspectives of Santos Bonacci, and Dr. Stephen Scott Cowan’s book Fire Child, Water Child, with its exploration of ancient Chinese philosophy and the elements, in understanding human nature.

As a certified hypnotist and licensed child therapist, I specialize in helping people to reconnect with their inner child —the part of us that holds old wounds, fears, and limiting beliefs.

At the heart of my work, I value authenticity above all. Healing, to me, is about returning to ourselves—listening to what has been forgotten or silenced, developing a sense of compassion & connection to ourselves, to each other, and to the deeper meaning of our lives. Fluent in Arabic, Armenian, and English, I bring a multicultural and integrative perspective to my work

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 | 2025

  • As a child therapist working in New York, I help families navigate complex dynamics, validating human potential within their environment, and strengthening relationships in a purposeful effort, and encourage self-exploration.

    I’ve also been involved in advocacy work, 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 who suffer from inner child wounds.

  • • 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

  • My style is eclectic and integrative. I draw from multiple psychological, philosophical, and spiritual traditions to offer complementary insights into your nature, blocks, and potential. 

    In sessions, I rarely use clinical terms; instead, I speak through rich life stories and metaphors, simplifying the process of self-exploration and building more resilience.

    I am intuitive and nurturing, and I connect with others from a place of genuine depth, which comes from the sense of wisdom and carefully planned therapeutic application

    I am continuously expanding my skills — particularly in Jungian work and Qigong healing practices — to enrich your therapeutic journey. 

    As a child therapist 

    I assess kids' nature and needs rather than focusing on the pathology of the diagnosis. 

    I respect kids, promoting deeper understanding, empathy, imagination, and self-regulation. I use the five-phase model to embrace diversity. 

    With younger kids, I use Play therapy to make the unconscious more conscious both verbally and nonverbally through creative interventions. Often, active imagination is used to facilitate the production of inner symbols so that the self may lead to adolescence towards healing. The real work with adolescence is strengthening attachment. 

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