Patti Mallow, LPC, LPCC

Patti Mallow welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, relationship strain, or life changes. She writes plainly and listens first, meeting each person where they are and moving at a pace that feels right for them. Patti holds licenses as a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and brings 12 years of practice to her work.

Patti uses straightforward methods to help people manage difficult feelings and rebuild routines after trauma. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and build practical skills. She also uses client-centered and narrative approaches to help people tell their story and find strengths that matter to them.

Much of Patti's background is in agencies that supported survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. That experience shaped how she helps people set boundaries, process shame and guilt, and cope with symptoms of post-traumatic stress. She has led individual and group sessions and supervised other counselors and student interns.

Patti has worked in a variety of settings, including a group foster care ranch and program leadership for a domestic violence and sexual assault agency. Those roles inform her focus on parenting, workplace stress, and putting new skills into everyday life. She aims to help people translate talk into practical steps.

People who choose Patti can expect a calm, direct approach with an emphasis on skills practice and clearer communication. Sessions focus on concrete tools for anxiety, depression, relationship problems, self-esteem, and moving through difficult life transitions.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on spotting unhelpful thought patterns and practicing different behaviors to reduce anxiety and depression. It is useful for everyday worries, relationship stress, and symptoms that respond to step-by-step skill building. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist listens and reflects so the person can find their own answers and make choices that fit their values. Narrative Therapy helps people separate themselves from painful stories they tell about their lives and rewrite those stories in more empowering ways.

Patti will work collaboratively to find which approach fits best. She discusses goals and preferences early on and adjusts methods based on what is helping. Finding the right mix of techniques often takes a few conversations and is treated as an ongoing plan rather than a one-time decision.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide practical flexibility. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and skills practice. Phone calls are useful when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text messaging can support quick reflections, ongoing coaching, or supplement scheduled sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, parenting, or other busy schedules while using approaches like CBT and trauma-focused work in an accessible way.