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Patricia (Pat) La Plante

Patricia (Pat) La Plante, LPC

Therapist in Colorado

Experienced counselor guiding grief and trauma recovery

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  • 31 years experience
  • Grief and trauma focus
  • Accepts international clients

About Patricia

Patricia (Pat) La Plante is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Colorado with 31 years of experience. She focuses on grief and loss, trauma, crisis response, and related concerns such as depression and anxiety. Pat has worked in hospitals, agencies, and private practice and brings a long history of direct support during emergencies and personal crises.

Pat was licensed in 1992 and has supported people after hurricanes, mass shootings, and natural disasters. She has experience with crisis teams, mobile response units, and community agencies. That background shaped a practical style that aims to stabilize immediate needs and then address longer-term healing.

Her academic 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. She also completed a minor in nutrition, which informed her earlier work with eating disorders and related health concerns.

In sessions Pat takes a companion role. She says she cannot solve problems for people, but she will walk beside them as a guide, mentor, and encourager. Conversations typically look at what led to current struggles and identify manageable steps to move forward.

Pat helps people work through many life challenges, including caregiver stress, chronic illness, family of origin issues, grief, and post-traumatic stress. She aims to help clients reconnect with purpose and regain a sense of direction after loss or upheaval.

People who value a steady, experienced presence and a practical, reflective approach may find her style helpful. She welcomes English-speaking clients and accepts international clients who are able to meet as arranged.

This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.

How Pat’s Approaches Translate to Online Support

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to each person's concerns without judgement. It helps people feel heard, name what matters, and find their own solutions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors keep problems going and introduces practical steps to change patterns that worsen mood or anxiety.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Pat works together with each person to decide which methods to try based on their goals and preferences. That collaborative planning can change over time as needs shift or progress is made.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Online therapy can make scheduling easier and help fit sessions into a busy life, such as shorter check-ins during a work break or not needing to travel across town. It can also allow continuity after a crisis when immediate follow-up is helpful. Ask about the session arrangements during the matching and scheduling steps to pick what works best for day-to-day life.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this counselor address?

Pat works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, compassion fatigue, relationship and family issues, eating concerns, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, career questions, and coping with life changes.

How would sessions feel day to day?

The approach is companionable and practical. Pat listens, helps look at how things developed, and supports clients in identifying manageable next steps.

What is her experience background?

She has 31 years of experience and has worked in hospitals, private practice, and agencies including a mobile crisis unit and rescue mission settings.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Colorado.

Can I work with her in a language other than English?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international clients accepted?

Yes, international clients are accepted when scheduling and regional rules allow.

How are costs handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working together?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.

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