Patricia (Patty) Earl, LPC

Patricia (Patty) Earl is an LPC with 29 years of experience who helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, trauma, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, and issues such as addiction and eating disorders. She works with people facing life changes, parenting pressures, questions of self-esteem, ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, and compassion fatigue. Patty provides a calm presence and practical ways to cope.

Patty focuses on talking and skill-building approaches that people can use between sessions. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. She also draws on client-centered and mindfulness ideas to support people where they are. Sessions mix listening, reflection, and concrete exercises.

Her background spans counseling work with those facing serious illness, hospice and end-of-life questions, HIV/AIDS, and cancer-related concerns. She has long experience addressing trauma and post-traumatic stress and incorporates trauma-focused practices when needed. Patty aims to help people feel more steady and make choices that match their values.

Patty keeps language straightforward and action-oriented in sessions. She helps people build coping skills for anger, relationship stress, and grief. She also supports clients working through forgiveness and finding life purpose.

Clients can expect a steady, attentive clinician who offers practical tools, reflective listening, and mindfulness exercises. Patty tailors her approach to each person’s needs and goals, helping them move toward clearer thinking and calmer daily life.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Patty often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice thoughts that increase worry or get in the way of change, and then test new behaviors to see what works. CBT is useful for anxiety, mood concerns, and coping with life transitions.

She also draws on client-centered principles, which means sessions start from listening closely and following the person's priorities. That approach supports people facing grief, relationship stress, and questions about life purpose.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Patty will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then combine methods that match those needs. This collaborative process helps shape the plan for skills practice and reflection.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video works well for face-to-face conversation and guided exercises, while phone calls can fit a short check-in or require less bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging allow for brief check-ins, journaling-style reflection, or support between sessions. These options make it easier to get consistent help while working around work, caregiving, or travel schedules.