Patricia Uhan

Experienced CBT-informed counselor focused on trauma recovery

LPC, LMHC Missouri

Experience: 4 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Anger
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Patricia

Patricia Uhan is a licensed counselor practicing in Missouri who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, and self-esteem concerns.

Background and approach

She draws on a range of therapeutic tools to address complex presentations such as dissociation, codependency, attachment-related difficulties, and issues tied to adoption or blended family dynamics. Her background includes work in community mental health settings where she supported survivors of sexual abuse and assault and worked with people experiencing PTSD, substance use concerns, and co-occurring conditions.

Patricia brings a warm, empathetic style and attends to each person’s cultural context as part of treatment planning. She uses evidence-informed methods tailored to what a client brings to therapy, including cognitive-behavioral techniques, acceptance and commitment strategies, attachment-based frameworks, client-centered practices, and dialectical behavior skills.

With four years of clinical experience, she has also worked with individuals facing severe and persistent mental illness and dual diagnosis in diverse communities. Patricia frames therapy as a collaborative journey and aims to help clients build practical coping skills alongside deeper understanding and growth.

Applying therapeutic approaches in online care

Patricia integrates cognitive-behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy into online work to help clients develop skills and shift unhelpful patterns. Cognitive-behavioral techniques focus on identifying and changing thinking and behavior patterns that contribute to anxiety, depression, and stress, while practical exercises and homework support measurable skill-building. Acceptance and commitment therapy emphasizes values-driven action and learning to make room for difficult thoughts and feelings rather than getting stuck in them, which can be useful for trauma-related avoidance and persistent worry.

She also draws on attachment-based ideas to explore how early relationships influence current patterns, helping clients increase awareness of interpersonal needs and safety within relationships. Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process; she works collaboratively with each client to identify which methods fit their goals, preferences, and life circumstances and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, which can make scheduling more flexible for people juggling work, caregiving, or other demands. These formats allow continuing work between sessions and easy access to therapeutic tools and skill practice, while maintaining a focus on concrete coping strategies and longer-term personal growth.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly help with?

She works with people experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, and self-esteem difficulties, and also addresses related issues like dissociation, codependency, and attachment challenges.

What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?

Her style is warm and empathetic, and she adapts methods to each person’s needs using approaches such as cognitive-behavioral techniques, acceptance and commitment strategies, attachment-based methods, client-centered practices, and dialectical behavior therapy.

How long has she been practicing clinically?

She has four years of professional experience, including work in community mental health settings supporting survivors of sexual abuse and individuals with co-occurring conditions.

What credentials and location does she hold?

She is licensed as an LPC and as an LMHC with MO LPC 2021024696 and FL LMHC MH26830, and her practice is based in Missouri.

Can non-English speakers access services?

Services are provided in English; she does not list additional languages and is not accepting international clients at this time.

Which 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 are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?

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

What are the next steps to begin therapy?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule an appointment based on therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuseAnger managementSelf esteem Depression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shame Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

4+ years

Licensed

Missouri, Florida

Languages

English