Patricia "Kay" McLaughlin, LPC
Texas · 25 years in practice
Patricia "Kay" McLaughlin is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) 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 (LPC) with 25 years of experience. She practices in Texas and focuses on helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma, addiction, depression, and life changes. Kay aims to build a calm, straightforward space where people can talk about what worries them and try practical ways to feel better.
Kay uses a mix of approaches and chooses what fits each person.
Background and approach
She draws on client-centered work, cognitive behavioral ideas, EMDR therapy, Jungian perspectives, and mindfulness techniques. Sessions emphasize clear steps people can use between meetings, such as coping skills, thought work, and grounding exercises. Her background includes long experience with trauma and PTSD, plus work with concerns such as grief, parenting stress, body image, substance use, and career questions.
She has supported people through family of origin issues, caregiver strain, chronic illness, and midlife transitions. Kay also offers coaching-style support for life purpose and career exploration. Sessions are offered in English and take place online using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
International clients are not accepted; services are provided to people in Texas. The subscription model used for sessions can be canceled at any time. Kay aims to match therapeutic tools to each person's goals.
New clients start by completing a short questionnaire and scheduling a session. She focuses on listening first, then working together on clear, doable steps toward feeling more stable.
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
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How Kay’s approaches work online
Client-Centered Therapy is all about the person in the room. The therapist listens without judgment, reflects what she hears, and follows the client's pace so goals feel manageable. This approach helps when someone needs acceptance, support, and a clear path forward.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect. It uses practical exercises to test and change unhelpful thinking and to build new habits. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and anger management.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a method used to reduce the intensity of traumatic memories. In sessions Kay may guide a person through structured steps to process distressing memories while using bilateral stimulation, paired with grounding and coping tools to manage emotion during the work.
Finding the right approach is a team effort. Kay works with each person to decide which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences. She will explain options and try different tools until a good fit is found.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care more flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation; phone calls can be a good lower-bandwidth option. Live chat or messaging can work for brief check-ins, coping reminders, or shorter coaching-style exchanges. These formats make it easier to fit sessions around work, family, and daily life.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of problems can Kay help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting and family issues, sleeping and eating problems, anger, self-esteem, and life transitions.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is client-centered and practical. She listens first, then uses techniques that fit the person, including skills to practice between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has worked as a counselor for 25 years and brings long-term experience with trauma, PTSD, mood and substance concerns.
Where is she licensed and located?
She holds LPC credentials and provides services from Texas.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are fees and payment handled?
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?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to therapist availability.
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