- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- EMDR work
About Patricia
Patricia "Kay" McLaughlin is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) in Texas with 25 years of counseling experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, career concerns, and depression among other issues. Kay works with adults who are navigating life changes and difficult emotions, including concerns common in young adulthood like career starts and identity questions.
Kay uses a client-centered approach and adapts methods to what helps each person most. She draws from cognitive behavioral ideas and mindfulness practices to offer concrete tools people can try between sessions. She also uses EMDR and Jungian concepts when those approaches seem helpful for trauma or deep emotional work.
Her style is practical and direct. Sessions typically include talking through current problems, testing small changes, and learning skills to manage symptoms like anxiety or sleep disruption. She pays attention to life context such as work, relationships, and family background when suggesting next steps.
Kay has worked with a wide range of concerns over her career, including addiction, grief, intimacy-related struggles, body image, and caregiver stress. That breadth means she often helps people untangle long-standing patterns as well as short-term crises.
Clients can expect straightforward planning for their goals and follow-up on what is or isn’t working. To begin, people choose the online therapy options and complete a short questionnaire to schedule an initial session.
How her approaches translate to online work
Patricia "Kay" McLaughlin uses client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, and EMDR in her practice. Client-centered work focuses on listening and responding to each person's needs, helping them set goals and choose steps that feel manageable. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at how thoughts and behaviors influence mood and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. EMDR is used for trauma-related symptoms and involves structured recall and processing to reduce distress linked to specific memories.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Kay collaborates with clients to decide which methods match their goals and comfort level, adjusting over time based on what helps. She discusses options and expectations so the plan reflects the client's needs and preferences.
The profile does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time to appointments. These practical benefits often help people maintain consistency while balancing early career or study commitments.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, career and depression among many other issues listed in her profile.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is client-centered and practical, focusing on talking through problems and trying tools such as CBT and mindfulness between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of counseling experience and has been licensed in Texas as an LPC for six years.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is an LPC licensed in Texas and practices from that state.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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