- 26 years experience
- Missouri LPC
- Codependency focus
About Patty
Patty Seahlaigh is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Missouri with 26 years of experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship struggles. Patty focuses on practical steps people can use right away to feel steadier and more capable.
She offers a calm, nonjudgmental space to talk through painful memories and current problems. Patty pays attention to how past attachments and family dynamics shape present behavior. She guides clients to notice patterns and try different responses in everyday life.
Her work uses a mix of approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, along with attachment-informed and client-centered ways of working. She also draws on motivational interviewing to help people find their reasons to change. These methods are used to address issues such as codependency, grief, parenting strain, addictions, and coping with life changes.
Patty supports people dealing with abandonment, adoption and foster care concerns, autism-related challenges, and blended family issues. She also helps with anger, self-esteem, career stress, and mood concerns including bipolar disorder. Clients can expect clear options for coping skills, communication practice, and steps toward healthier routines.
Her practice centers on meeting each person where they are and tailoring sessions to fit their needs. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule based on therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Approaches for online care and how they help
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. ACT can help with anxiety, depression, and making changes that matter day to day.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with real-life experiments. CBT can reduce worry, improve mood, and change behaviors that keep problems going.
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at early relationship patterns and how they influence current interactions. It can be useful for people who struggle with trust, codependency, or recurring relationship conflict.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Patty will talk with each person about goals, history, and what feels most useful. Together they decide which strategies to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, save travel time, and allow a shorter check-in when schedules are tight. Different methods lend themselves to online conversations in different ways, and the therapist will help match the approach to your needs.
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Experience
26+ years
Credentials
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Patty address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and interpersonal difficulties like communication and codependency.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is calm and client-centered, using practical tools and reflective conversations to help people make changes.
What experience does she bring to therapy?
She has 26 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of emotional and relational concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri.
Can I work with her if English is not my first language?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she take clients outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Patty?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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