- Grief and loss
- Crisis response
- Trauma recovery
About Patricia
Patricia (Pat) La Plante is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Colorado with 31 years of experience. She uses a calm, steady approach when people come after loss, trauma, or big life changes. Pat aims to walk alongside clients as a guide and encourager rather than fixing problems for them.
Pat built her career in hospitals, private practice, and community agencies. She has worked with crisis teams and first responder programs, and supported people after hurricanes, mass shootings, bank robberies, corporate downsizings, and natural disasters. She has also spent many years supporting people facing serious illness and those at end of life.
Her academic background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Virginia Tech, a Master of Arts in counseling, and a Master of Arts in spiritual formation. A minor in nutrition informs her early work with eating disorders and related health issues.
In session she helps people look at how problems developed and what steps feel possible now. She blends practical thinking with attention to feelings and relationships. That can include addressing stress, anxiety, grief, trauma, caregiving strain, chronic illness, and questions about life purpose.
Clients can expect straightforward conversation and respectful listening. Pat emphasizes collaboration - deciding goals and next steps together. For people coping with natural or human-caused disaster, or handling loss and major change, she offers steady support and practical direction.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person's experience. The therapist offers empathy and emphasis on the client's own goals, which can help with grief, stress, and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thought and behavior patterns and teaches ways to shift unhelpful habits; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and coping strategies.Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences and then suggest ways of working. Together they decide whether to focus more on feelings, thoughts and behaviors, or relationship patterns in sessions.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can help people fit sessions into busy lives by reducing travel time and allowing meetings from different locations. It can also make shorter check-ins easier between appointments, or allow people to work without needing long commutes. Licensed professionals can use a mix of conversational work and practical exercises that adapt well to remote sessions.
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Experience
31+ years
Credentials
Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
Pat works with stress, anxiety, grief, trauma and abuse, depression, compassion fatigue, relationship and family concerns, eating issues, parenting strain, anger, self esteem, career changes, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a collaborative, down-to-earth style that combines client-centered listening with practical strategies. Sessions focus on understanding how problems developed and making clear next steps.
What is her professional background?
She has 31 years of experience working in hospitals, private practice, and community agencies, including crisis and first responder roles supporting people after disasters and traumatic events.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds a Licensed Professional Counselor credential (LPC) in Colorado and practices from that state.
Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
Yes, international clients are accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to the therapist's availability.