- Mindfulness practice
- CBT and DBT methods
- Grief and loss support
About Patricia
Patricia (Patty) Earl is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Louisiana with 29 years of clinical experience. She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, and life changes, and also works with issues such as addictions, eating concerns, ADHD, and matters around life purpose.
Patty takes a straightforward, person-focused approach in sessions. She listens, asks practical questions, and responds in ways that help people identify next steps. She uses talk-based methods alongside movement and mindfulness to help clients notice how feelings show up in the body.
Her work includes trauma-focused methods and cognitive-behavioral techniques to address patterns that keep problems repeating. She also uses elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy for emotion regulation and mindfulness practice to slow down intense reactions. Existential ideas inform conversations about meaning and choices after big life changes.
Patty has experience supporting people with grief, serious illness concerns such as cancer and HIV/AIDS, and end-of-life issues. She has also worked with people facing eating and addiction challenges and those coping with compassion fatigue or bipolar mood concerns.
Sessions tend to combine conversational exploration with concrete skills practice. Clients can expect guidance on coping strategies, behavioral experiments, and mindfulness exercises they can try between meetings. The emphasis is on practical steps to manage symptoms and clarify values rather than on labels or tests.
How her approaches translate to online work
Patty uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in ways that adapt well to remote sessions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes attentive listening and reflection, helping people feel understood while they talk about stress, grief, or life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors, often with homework tasks to practice between meetings.She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills when emotion regulation is needed, teaching concrete strategies for handling intense feelings and improving interpersonal effectiveness. Deciding which mix of approaches to use is collaborative; the therapist and client work together to try methods that fit the person's goals, needs, and preferences.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and let people continue work after a job, relationship, or health change. Licensed professionals can guide the pacing and focus so techniques such as CBT exercises, DBT skills practice, and mindfulness instruction are practical and usable between sessions.
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Experience
29+ years
Listed in
Louisiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, life changes, addictions, eating concerns, ADHD, mood disorders, and life purpose questions.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She combines client-centered listening with practical techniques from CBT and DBT, plus mindfulness and movement, to help people notice barriers and try small changes.
How much experience does she have?
She has 29 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of concerns including trauma, grief, eating issues, and addictions.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor based in Louisiana, United States.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; 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 schedule a first session.
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