Patricia (Patty) Earl
Compassionate, practical support for complex life challenges
LPC Louisiana
- Experience
- 29 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
- Languages
- English
About Patricia
Patricia (Patty) Earl brings nearly three decades of clinical experience to her work with people coping with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, and a wide range of mood and relationship concerns.
Background and approach
She addresses issues that include coping with life changes, intimacy-related and family difficulties, eating and parenting challenges, ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, and compassion fatigue, along with focused work around cancer, HIV/AIDS, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and post-traumatic stress.
Patty practices from a grounded, client-centered stance, offering thoughtful listening and responsive collaboration as she helps clients explore emotions and develop practical skills. Her training includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), along with existential and mindfulness-based approaches, and she integrates these methods to suit each person’s needs.
She works with adults and with issues across the lifespan, bringing a calm, steady presence to sessions. Licensed as an LPC in Louisiana (LA LPC 4854), Patty accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
Her practice offers flexible formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, and subscription-based sessions that can be canceled at any time.
Integrating Evidence-Based Approaches in Online Care
Patricia Earl commonly weaves Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy into her online work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to symptoms, which can be helpful for anxiety, depression, stress, and many mood-related concerns. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a supportive, empathetic relationship and collaboration so clients can explore their values, feelings, and goals at their own pace.She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy when appropriate to teach concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improved interpersonal effectiveness. Together these approaches offer a blend of practical coping strategies and reflective exploration to address trauma, grief, addiction-related issues, and relationship challenges. Patty approaches treatment as a collaborative process and will work with each person to identify which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences.
Online formats available include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which provide flexibility for people juggling work, caregiving, or health needs. These options make it easier to attend regular sessions and to use therapeutic skills between appointments, supporting continuity of care across different schedules and locations.
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Experience
29+ years
Licensed
Louisiana
Languages
English