About Patricia
Patricia "Kay" McLaughlin has worked in counseling since 1991 and brings 25 years of experience to her practice. She holds a Licensed Professional Counselor credential - LPC - and is based in Texas. Kay aims to create an open, respectful space where people can talk about what matters to them and learn practical skills to cope.
Kay uses a flexible, client-centered approach. She draws on methods like cognitive behavioral work, mindfulness, Jungian ideas, and EMDR when they fit a person’s needs.
How Patricia works
Sessions focus on small, clear steps people can try between meetings and on building tools that make daily life easier. Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, and issues around intimacy and self-esteem.
Kay also helps with parenting strain, career worries, sleeping and eating struggles, and life transitions such as divorce or midlife questions. She often works with people coping with chronic illness, caregiver stress, body image, codependency, and the effects of family of origin problems. First responder issues, fertility-related stress, and substance use concerns are also within her focus areas.
Kay prefers to get to know each person before choosing methods. She explains options plainly and adapts the plan to match goals and comfort level. The aim is steady progress through collaboration and clear, usable strategies.
Patricia lists 7 ways of working on the entry:
What Patricia works with
The areas below are the ones Patricia selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
Also listed
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Anger management
- Body image
- Career difficulties
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Coaching
- Codependency
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating disorders
- Family conflicts
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fertility issues
- First responder issues
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Intimacy-related issues
- LGBT
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Parenting issues
- Post-traumatic stress
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sleeping disorders
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Register | LPC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 25 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Texas |
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Online support options
How therapy approaches translate to online care
Patricia "Kay" McLaughlin uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as core approaches. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and following the person's lead so goals feel relevant and achievable. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at patterns of thought and behavior and teaches concrete skills to reduce anxiety and depression.Kay also draws on Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, which is aimed at processing traumatic memories and easing distress tied to past events. She will discuss whether this approach fits your history and readiness before using it. Figuring out the right approach is a collaborative process; Kay reviews options, answers questions, and adjusts methods to match a person's needs and preferences.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video is useful when visual cues help the work. Phone sessions can fit a busy schedule or require less bandwidth. Live chat and messaging let people check in more flexibly and use shorter exchanges between appointments. Overall, online formats add convenience and make ongoing support easier to schedule while keeping the focus on steady, practical progress.
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