Patti-Rae Arocha, LPC

Evidence-informed approaches and online care

Patti-Rae describes her work as grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach helps clients identify thoughts and behaviors that fuel anxiety and stress, then practices new responses to reduce panic and worry. This method is useful for panic attacks, generalized anxiety, and stress management.

Another approach she uses helps people process grief and loss through paced conversations and activities that honor emotions while rebuilding daily routines. That work supports people coping with bereavement, postpartum changes, and other losses that disrupt life. Both approaches emphasize small, achievable steps and homework between sessions to reinforce progress.

Finding the right approach is part of the process and happens collaboratively. Patti-Rae will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences, and then try methods that fit. She adjusts the plan as work progresses so the approach stays practical and relevant.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions let people use face-to-face conversation when possible, phone calls can be easier when lower bandwidth is needed, live chat suits shorter check-ins, and messaging works for ongoing support between appointments. These formats make it easier to schedule therapy around work, caregiving, and daily life.