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Patricia Leigh

Compassionate, practical counseling for meaningful change

LPCC Kentucky

Experience
12 years in practice
Focus areas
Trauma and abuse, Parenting, Anger
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Patricia

Patricia Leigh is an LPCC practicing in Kentucky with twelve years of experience in mental health work. She draws on a background that blends clinical practice with years supporting development in early childhood settings and long experience in caregiving roles.

Background and approach

Her training includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy among other approaches, and she favors practical, evidence-informed techniques when appropriate. Patricia approaches clients with patience and a compassionate presence, treating each person as an individual with unique needs rather than applying a one-size-fits-all method.

She works with concerns ranging from trauma and anxiety to relationship and mood-related challenges, and she also addresses issues such as parenting, grief, addiction, and questions of identity and purpose. Patricia emphasizes collaboration, helping clients set goals and choose strategies that make sense for their lives.

Those seeking a thoughtful, steady therapeutic partner will find her focus grounded in skill-building and reflective work. She aims to honor the courage it takes to begin therapy and to support clients through coping, growth, and practical change over time.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care



Patricia often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors; this approach is practical and focused on developing skills for anxiety, depression, trauma-related responses, and many everyday stressors. She also incorporates Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes empathy, active listening, and supporting clients in finding their own solutions and goals. When needed, elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy are available to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills useful for intense emotional experiences.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Patricia works together with each person to assess needs, try strategies, and adjust plans over time so the therapy fits the client’s goals, preferences, and pace. She values clear communication and shared decision-making as treatment evolves.

Online therapy with Patricia is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain consistent work on goals, access sessions from home or work, and use brief check-ins alongside longer appointments when useful.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with a wide range of concerns including trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, stress, addictions, parenting, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, and challenges related to identity and life purpose.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style blends practical, skills-based work with empathic listening and reflection, often using client-centered techniques alongside cognitive behavioral tools to help clients develop new ways of coping.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of experience as a mental health professional and brings additional background from long-term roles supporting child development and caregiving environments.
Where is she licensed and how can location affect sessions?
She is licensed as an LPCC in Kentucky with license number KY LPCC 171206 and practices from that location.
Does she work with clients in other languages or from other countries?
She provides services in English only and is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How is payment and cost 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?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Trauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemADHD

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoaching

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Domestic violenceForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injury

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Jungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

12+ years

Licensed

Kentucky

Languages

English