Therapist profile
Patty Seahlaigh, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor - Parenting and family concerns
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- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
About Patty
Patty Seahlaigh is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri with 26 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting strains, trauma and abuse, and problems with addiction and relationships. Patty writes plainly and focuses on practical steps people can use at home and in daily life.
She uses several therapy approaches to help people handle specific problems. That can mean learning new ways to manage strong emotions, changing patterns that keep causing trouble, or working on communication habits that erode trust. Sessions are described in clear language and aim to leave people with tools they can try between meetings.
Patty draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address thoughts and behaviors that get in the way. She also uses Attachment-Based and Client-Centered methods to look at how early relationships affect present-day reactions. Motivational Interviewing is used when people are weighing change or struggling with addiction and readiness issues.
Her background includes long-term work with grief, parenting concerns, blended family issues, abandonment, attachment difficulties, and coping with disruptive mood patterns. She also has experience with domestic violence, substance-related problems, eating-related issues, and reactions to disasters.
Patty works in Missouri and conducts sessions in English. People who want to start are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial visit. Costs vary by location and follow a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts without letting those thoughts decide actions. It focuses on identifying values and taking small, value-directed steps when life feels overwhelming. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thinking patterns and the behaviors those thoughts lead to, helping people practice different responses to anxiety, depression, and stress.Patty treats approach choice as a collaborative process. She will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels workable in day-to-day life. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust them based on what helps the most.
The biography does not list which exact remote formats are offered, so confirm current session options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce time spent traveling. Patty emphasizes practical tools people can use between sessions so therapy fits into real routines rather than being only a weekly appointment.
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Experience
26+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of family or parenting concerns does she address?
She lists parenting, blended family issues, attachment difficulties, and communication problems among her focus areas. These topics are described as issues she helps people talk through.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her approach combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-Based and Client-Centered work, plus Motivational Interviewing when readiness for change is involved. Sessions emphasize practical skills and clearer communication.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 26 years of experience as a practicing therapist. That span underlies work with grief, trauma, addiction, mood concerns, and relationship issues.
What credential and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Missouri. Sessions are provided from that location.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know whether phone or video are available.
How is cost structured for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the chosen plan and location.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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