Therapist profile
Patricia "Kay" McLaughlin, LPC
Texas
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anger and Trauma
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Texas / 73061
- NPI1851716468
- Experience25 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationTexas
About
- Client-centered methods
- CBT and mindfulness
- Trauma-informed work
About Patricia
Patricia "Kay" McLaughlin is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 25 years of experience. She works with adults on common concerns such as anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, and anger. Her practice also addresses related areas like grief, career stress, parenting strain, and self-esteem.
Kay uses a client-centered approach and draws from several therapy methods to match what each person needs. She aims to get to know clients so they feel comfortable with the way she works. Sessions tend to focus on practical techniques people can use between meetings.
Her background includes long-term counseling across many settings and age ranges. She has experience with trauma-related issues including PTSD and with problems linked to substance use. She also supports people handling life transitions, caregiving stress, and chronic health impacts.
In session she mixes tools from cognitive behavioral approaches, mindfulness, Jungian ideas, and solution-focused techniques to address thoughts, behaviors, and patterns that keep problems repeating. She also incorporates EMDR when appropriate to process traumatic memories.
People who come for anger-related concerns can expect straightforward strategies for managing intense feelings, reducing reactivity, and rebuilding strained relationships. Kay also works on sleep, eating, intimacy concerns, and life-purpose questions that often sit under anger.
To start, she asks clients to describe their immediate concerns and goals. That helps shape a clear plan and practical steps for the next sessions.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Many of her methods adapt to remote work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on following the client’s concerns and building a collaborative relationship, which helps with stress, anger, and relationship problems. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors and uses practical exercises to change patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and anger management. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) addresses traumatic or upsetting memories through structured processing and can be part of trauma-focused work. Finding the right approach is part of the process. She will collaborate with clients to decide which methods fit their goals and comfort level. That might mean starting with CBT skills for managing strong feelings, adding mindfulness practices for moment-to-moment regulation, or using trauma-focused techniques when past events keep affecting day-to-day life. Confirm the session formats before you book, since they are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a quick adjustment is needed. Talk with her about how to structure sessions to match your schedule and current needs.Areas of focus
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps with anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, anger, relationship strain, grief, parenting stress, and related concerns.
How would she approach anger or temper issues?
She uses practical strategies drawn from client-centered work and cognitive behavioral techniques to reduce reactivity and build new responses.
What is her background and experience?
She has 25 years of counseling experience and several years licensed as an LPC in Texas, with work across trauma and substance-related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and practices from that state.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does she offer?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the available formats are not specified here.
How does her pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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