- Client-centered approach
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- Mindfulness practices
About Patricia
Patricia "Kay" McLaughlin is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 25 years of counseling experience. She lists stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, career, and depression among the concerns she works with. Patricia uses a flexible, client-centered approach and adapts methods to each person’s situation.
She draws on several clinical approaches to help people manage symptoms and make practical changes. Sessions often include techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy to address patterns of thinking and behavior. Mindfulness practices are used to teach grounding and present-moment skills that can reduce reactivity.
Patricia also reports using EMDR and Jungian ideas as tools when appropriate. She focuses on clear skills and exercises people can try between sessions. The emphasis is on concrete steps rather than abstract explanations.
Her experience includes work with a wide range of ages and backgrounds, including children and teenagers, and she notes long-term practice in counseling since 1991 and licensure in Texas for the past six years. Patricia says she prefers to get to know each person first so the approach fits how they like to work.
Practical matters such as scheduling and fees vary by location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Prospective clients start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
How Patricia combines approaches for online work
Patricia commonly uses client-centered methods and cognitive behavioral therapy in her clinical practice. Client-centered work means she focuses on each person’s experience and preferences, letting the person guide what feels most useful. Cognitive behavioral therapy involves identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety.She also reports using EMDR when appropriate. EMDR involves guided attention and memory processing techniques used by some therapists to address traumatic memories and intense emotional reactions. These approaches together offer both practical skills and ways to process difficult experiences.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Patricia will discuss options with the client and decide collaboratively which methods to try based on needs, goals, and comfort with the techniques. That conversation helps set a clear plan for sessions and homework practices.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available formats before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy life, shorten commute time, and allow flexible scheduling around work or caregiving. Some formats may also allow shorter check-ins or phone conversations if that better suits someone’s day.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She lists stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, career issues, depression, and related concerns including grief, self-esteem, and eating or sleeping problems.
How does she work in sessions?
She uses a client-centered style and selects approaches that fit each person. That can mean skills practice, thought-behavior work, or mindfulness exercises.
What is her background and experience?
She has been counseling since 1991 and has 25 years of overall experience, with licensure in Texas for the last six years.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.