Patricia (Patty) Earl , LPC

Patricia (Patty) Earl is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 29 years of experience who practices in Louisiana and works with clients internationally. She focuses on a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationships, trauma and abuse, grief, coping with life changes, addictions, eating concerns, parenting challenges, and mood disorders such as bipolar disorder. Patricia brings a calm, attentive presence to sessions and emphasizes thoughtful listening and responsive care that helps clients explore both immediate symptoms and deeper life patterns.

Her clinical work includes evidence-informed approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Client-Centered Therapy, Existential Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy, applied to issues from intimacy and family dynamics to compassion fatigue, ADHD, and post-traumatic stress. She has experience supporting people through serious illness, hospice and end-of-life matters, HIV/AIDS, and recovery from trauma and addiction, and she currently works with individuals facing eating disorders and substance-related concerns.

Patricia provides therapy in English and offers flexible options for connecting, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. She collaborates with each person to identify goals and strategies that honor their strengths, values, and life circumstances.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Patricia (Patty) Earl draws from Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Mindfulness Therapy to tailor care to each person's needs. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an empathetic, nonjudgmental relationship in which the client is guided to clarify goals and build self-understanding, useful for relationship and self-esteem concerns. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, making it effective for anxiety, mood disorders, and coping with life changes. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and self-regulation skills that can help with stress, trauma responses, and patterns related to eating or addiction.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Patricia works collaboratively with clients and licensed professionals when appropriate to assess needs, set goals, and adjust methods over time so treatment aligns with the client’s preferences and life context.

Online therapy with Patricia offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur by video call or phone, and shorter interactions are available via live chat or text-based messaging. These options support consistent engagement, allow therapy to fit into busy schedules, and make it easier for people to access care from different locations while working with a licensed therapist.