Therapist profile
Patricia Lord, LPC, LCPC
Licensed counselor - Family and parenting concerns
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- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting support
- CBT and mindfulness
About Patricia
Patricia Lord is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Kansas with ten years of experience. She focuses on common concerns that show up at home and in parenting, including stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family and parenting challenges, depression, trauma and grief. Patricia also works with eating and self-esteem issues and supports people coping with life changes.
Her background includes a Master of Arts in Marriage, Couple and Family Counseling and experience with adolescents, teens, and young adults. She has worked with situations around divorce, co-parenting, step parenting, and attachment and adjustment difficulties. She has supported people after trauma, domestic violence, and during grieving processes.
Patricia uses a blend of practical approaches in sessions. She draws on client-centered methods that focus on the person’s perspective. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify patterns of thinking and behavior and try different responses. Mindfulness techniques are offered to help manage stress and stay grounded.
Sessions tend to be straightforward and goal-focused. Patricia works on clear skills and coping strategies you can use between meetings. She also supports discussions about parenting choices, setting boundaries, and handling relationship conflicts in ways that fit everyday life.
People who contact Patricia typically want help sorting a specific problem at home, easing anxiety or mood difficulties, or finding steadier ways to parent and relate. To begin, visitors complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session to talk about priorities and next steps.
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How her approaches translate to online work
Patricia commonly uses client-centered therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening to the person and building sessions around their concerns and values. That approach helps when someone needs a respectful space to talk through family or parenting stress. CBT looks at thoughts, emotions, and behaviors and teaches practical steps to change patterns that feed anxiety or low mood; it is useful for stress, depression, and handling daily parenting challenges.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Patricia collaborates with each person to identify which methods fit their goals and preferences and adjusts the plan as progress and needs become clearer. She aims to combine listening with concrete skills so clients leave sessions with tools they can use between meetings.
Confirm session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific options. Many people find online work helpful because it can fit into a busy day, reduce travel time, and make it easier to schedule shorter check-ins when needed. Others prefer sessions that allow for exercises and worksheets that reinforce CBT and mindfulness practice. Discussing practical arrangements during the first session helps make counseling fit everyday life.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Kansas, Missouri
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of family or parenting issues does she address?
She works with parenting strain, co-parenting and step parenting concerns, family conflict, attachment issues, and adjustment related to divorce.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her approach is practical and person-focused, using client-centered methods alongside CBT and mindfulness to build skills and change unhelpful patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of experience, including work with adolescents, teens, and young adults on issues like self-harm, anxiety, and adjustment.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LPC and LCPC credentials and practices in Kansas as noted by her Missouri and Kansas credential listings.
Can she provide sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her practice?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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