- Years in practice
- 31
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Colorado
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Grief
About Patricia
Patricia (Pat) La Plante is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Colorado with 31 years of clinical experience. She has worked in hospitals, independent practice, and crisis teams, supporting people through grief, trauma, and sudden life changes. Pat focuses on clear, steady support and practical steps rather than quick fixes.
Her background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Virginia Tech, a Master of Arts in Counseling, and a Master of Arts in Spiritual Formation.
Background and approach
These degrees shaped her approach to both emotional and existential concerns. She has also used a minor in nutrition when addressing eating-related issues. Pat has served as a crisis counselor and first responder after hurricanes, mass shootings, natural disasters, and other emergencies.
That work included walking with dying people and their loved ones through grief and hospice-related concerns. Her long history in agency and hospital settings informs how she helps people manage high-stress situations. In sessions she acts as a guide and encourager.
She helps people look at how their situation developed and identify realistic steps forward. She uses straightforward talk and collaborative problem solving rather than technical jargon. Parents seeking help with parenting stress, relationship strain, or life transitions will find a calm and experienced clinician.
Pat also addresses anxiety, depression, compassion fatigue, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and post-traumatic stress with gentle, steady care.
What Patricia works with
Everything Patricia lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Patricia helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Post-traumatic stress
Approaches Patricia lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Jungian Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to each person's goals. In practice this means the therapist follows the client's lead, reflects what they hear, and offers support that fits the individual. This approach helps when someone needs acceptance and a steady listening presence.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the connections between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It breaks problems into small, manageable steps and teaches practical skills for anxiety, depression, and stress. CBT often includes simple exercises and structured conversation that work well in remote sessions.
Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and the issues at hand, then suggest which methods to try. Sessions can shift over time as needs change, and the plan is adjusted together.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for in-depth conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions require less bandwidth and can fit into a work break. Live chat and messaging are helpful for quick check-ins, brief coping strategies, or when typing feels easier than speaking. These options make therapy more flexible for different schedules, comfort levels, and energy.
Questions people ask about Patricia
What concerns does Pat commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, compassion fatigue, relationship and family issues, eating concerns, parenting stress, anger, self esteem, career challenges, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is collaborative and direct. She aims to listen closely, help clients understand how problems developed, and identify practical next steps.
What kind of professional background does she have?
Pat has 31 years of experience working in hospitals, independent practice, and crisis units. She has responded to disasters and supported people through end-of-life and bereavement situations.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and practices from Colorado.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
She sees people by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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