- Grief and trauma focus
- Calm, steady presence
- Practical coping skills
About Patricia
Patricia (Pat) La Plante is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Colorado with over 31 years of experience. She brings a steady presence to conversations about grief, trauma, and crisis. Pat describes her role as walking alongside people - offering guidance, mentoring, and encouragement rather than fixing problems for them.
Her background includes work in hospitals, private practice, and community agencies such as Community Reach Center Mobile Crisis Unit, Denver Rescue Mission, and All-Health Network. She has responded as a crisis counselor to events like hurricanes, mass shootings, natural disasters, and other large-scale emergencies. Much of her work has involved supporting people through end-of-life situations and bereavement.
Pat earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Virginia Tech, a Master of Arts in Counseling, and a Master of Arts in Spiritual Formation. She also completed a minor in nutrition, which informed earlier work with people facing eating disorders. These varied experiences shape a practical, down-to-earth approach to therapy.
In sessions she looks at how difficulties developed and what is keeping them going now. Conversations focus on understanding patterns, building coping skills, and deciding on steps that fit a person’s life. She uses Client-Centered Therapy alongside other approaches to tailor work to what each person needs.
People who seek a calm, experienced guide for grief, trauma, stress, or major life changes may find her style helpful. She welcomes working together to clarify goals and take manageable steps forward.
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the person leads the conversation and the therapist listens closely. It helps people clarify feelings and make decisions that fit their values and life.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and uses simple exercises to change unhelpful patterns. It can be helpful for anxiety, depression, and managing stress in day-to-day life.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Pat will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and then agree on methods to try. That choice is collaborative and can change as therapy progresses.
The original biography does not list specific online or remote formats, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when needed. Therapists can also adapt exercises and homework for online work so progress continues between meetings.
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Experience
31+ years
Listed in
Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Pat commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma and related issues such as compassion fatigue, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and post-traumatic stress.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Pat uses a collaborative, client-centered stance and combines that with practical strategies. Sessions focus on understanding patterns and choosing steps that fit a person’s life.
What is her professional background?
She has 31 years of experience and has worked in hospitals, private practice, and agencies including crisis and first responder roles.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Colorado and practices from that state.
Can someone who lives outside the United States work with her?
International clients are accepted and sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does she offer?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Pat?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.