- Calm practical guidance
- Attachment-informed approach
- 26 years experience
About Patty
Patty Seahlaigh is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Missouri with 26 years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people who are facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship struggles. Patty aims to provide a steady, practical presence for people who feel overwhelmed or uncertain about next steps.
Her way of working is straightforward and person-focused. Sessions often include talking through current problems, learning ways to manage strong emotions, and practicing new ways of responding to difficult situations. Patty draws on several approaches, including cognitive behavioral methods and attachment-informed work, to tailor support to each person's needs.
Over many years she has supported people navigating grief, parenting challenges, addiction recovery, and big life changes. Patty also carries a particular interest in adoption and foster care and attachment-related concerns, and she brings that perspective when those topics are part of a client's story. Her experience includes addressing issues such as anger, self-esteem, career stress, and complicated grief.
Patty uses techniques that help people identify unhelpful patterns and try different responses. Motivational interviewing and client-centered principles help people find their own motivations and move at a comfortable pace. She emphasizes practical steps clients can use between sessions to cope and build momentum.
People who meet with Patty can expect a respectful, nonjudgmental space to sort through problems and set realistic goals. She works with each person to clarify what matters most and to create a plan that fits their day-to-day life.
How therapy approaches guide online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and then choose actions that match their values. It is often useful for anxiety, depression, and navigating big life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns formed in early relationships and how those patterns affect current connections; it can help when trust, closeness, or abandonment concerns come up. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and helping each person find their own direction rather than prescribing solutions.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. Patty will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they pick strategies to try and adjust them as needed, so the therapy fits the person rather than the other way around.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also gives flexibility for people who need sessions outside typical office hours or who prefer fewer disruptions to their day. Licensed professionals can adapt these approaches to an online setting, using conversations and practical exercises that translate well to remote sessions.
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Experience
26+ years
Credentials
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Patty help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, parenting difficulties, addiction issues, relationship and communication problems, anger, self-esteem, career stress, bipolar concerns, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is practical and person-centered, combining cognitive behavioral ideas, attachment-informed work, acceptance-based approaches, and motivational interviewing to match each person's needs and goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Patty has 26 years of experience working with people across a wide range of emotional and life challenges.
What credentials and location are listed for Patty?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Missouri and practices there.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Patty?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.