Patricia "Kay" McLaughlin, LPC
Texas · 25 years in practice
Patricia "Kay" McLaughlin is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 25 years of experience.
License and registration
- LPC, Texas
- 73061 · expires February 2026
- NPI
- 1851716468 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 25
- Languages
- English
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About Patricia
Patricia "Kay" McLaughlin is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 25 years of experience. She practices in Texas and brings a steady, patient presence to sessions. Kay focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, depression, and life transitions.
She favors a client-centered style, which means she adapts methods to fit each person. That can include talk therapy, practical coping skills, and structured exercises to address specific problems. She also uses Jungian therapy ideas to help people reflect on personal meaning and inner patterns.
Background and approach
Her background includes work across a wide range of concerns. That list includes grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, eating and sleeping problems, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and midlife questions. She also supports people facing career change, questions about identity, and addictive behaviors.
Sessions draw on a mix of approaches including cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, and EMDR for trauma-related material. Kay aims to offer clear techniques people can use between sessions and space to talk through emotions during appointments. She speaks English and practices from Texas.
People who choose her can expect practical guidance and a collaborative tone. The goal is steady progress toward clearer coping, improved daily routines, and a stronger sense of direction.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Patricia lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fertility issues
- First responder issues
- Guilt and shame
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Post-traumatic stress
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Patricia names
- Jungian Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
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Online support
Approaches that translate well to online therapy
Jungian therapy looks at personal stories, dreams, and inner patterns to help people find meaning and new ways of relating to life challenges. It can be useful for clients seeking deeper self-understanding and direction.Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and building a respectful therapeutic relationship. This approach helps people feel heard and supported while they set their own goals and pace for change.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and many everyday problems because it gives concrete tools to use between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kay will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals, adjusting over time as progress is made. The decision is based on what feels useful and what helps the client move forward.
Online sessions include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is good for in-depth conversation and visual cues. Phone works well when bandwidth is limited or for quick check-ins. Live chat and messaging allow brief, ongoing contact and can fit into busy schedules. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into daily life.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does Kay address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, eating and sleeping problems, and life transitions.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and adaptable. She blends talk therapy with practical tools from CBT and mindfulness so clients can apply strategies between sessions.
What is her clinical background and experience?
Kay has worked as a counselor since 1991 and brings 25 years of experience to her practice, with extensive experience in trauma, anxiety, and addiction-related concerns.
Where does she practice and what are her credentials?
She practices in Texas and holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
What session formats are available online?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How are sessions priced and paid for?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to start therapy with her?
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