- Trauma and abuse
- Grief and loss
- Anger management
About Patsy
Patsy Guest is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with 20 years of experience. She welcomes people who are taking a first step toward help and encourages that initial move as an important part of change.
She focuses on trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and anger management among other concerns. Patsy aims to create an open setting where thoughts and feelings can be shared without judgment. Sessions are intended to feel practical and straightforward, with attention to what is happening now and what a person needs next.
Patsy also works with anxiety, stress, depression, addictions, ADHD, and relationship or parenting challenges. Additional areas she addresses include adoption and foster care matters, caregiver stress, aging and geriatric issues, and first responder concerns. She brings two decades of real-world experience to these topics.
Her approach centers on listening first, then helping people find steps that fit their life. Conversations are collaborative and focused on clear goals. The therapist guides people toward manageable changes rather than overwhelming plans.
Patsy practices in Texas and communicates in English. She accepts international clients through the platform. To begin, a short matching questionnaire and scheduling step are used to connect people with her practice and availability.
She focuses on trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and anger management among other concerns. Patsy aims to create an open setting where thoughts and feelings can be shared without judgment. Sessions are intended to feel practical and straightforward, with attention to what is happening now and what a person needs next.
Patsy also works with anxiety, stress, depression, addictions, ADHD, and relationship or parenting challenges. Additional areas she addresses include adoption and foster care matters, caregiver stress, aging and geriatric issues, and first responder concerns. She brings two decades of real-world experience to these topics.
Her approach centers on listening first, then helping people find steps that fit their life. Conversations are collaborative and focused on clear goals. The therapist guides people toward manageable changes rather than overwhelming plans.
Patsy practices in Texas and communicates in English. She accepts international clients through the platform. To begin, a short matching questionnaire and scheduling step are used to connect people with her practice and availability.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesParenting issuesDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeCaregiver issues and stressCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDomestic violenceFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English
How evidence-based methods translate to online therapy
Many therapists use evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skills, behavior, and processing difficult events. For example, trauma-focused work often includes helping a person tell their story at a comfortable pace and learn coping strategies to reduce distress. This can help with nightmares, intrusive memories, and strong emotional reactions.Another common approach teaches practical tools for managing anxiety, anger, or stress. These techniques involve learning breathing or grounding exercises, breaking problems into smaller steps, and practicing new habits between sessions. That work aims to reduce day-to-day symptoms and improve functioning.
Finding the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist will work together with the client to choose methods that match goals, needs, and preferences. This is a collaborative process that may change as progress is made.
Regarding online therapy logistics, please confirm available session formats before booking because the biography does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, or travel. They also allow shorter check-ins or flexible scheduling when needed. Talk with the therapist during the matching step to learn what session arrangements are possible and what will work best for your life.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Patsy commonly address?
She helps people with trauma and abuse, grief and loss, anger, anxiety, stress, depression, addictions, ADHD, relationship and parenting challenges, and related issues.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Patsy keeps sessions straightforward and collaborative. She listens first, then helps set practical steps that match a person's goals and daily life.
What is her background and experience?
She has 20 years of professional experience working with the listed concerns and has practiced in a range of settings over that time.
What are Patsy's credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in Texas and practices there.
Can I work with her if English is not my first language?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
Yes, she accepts international clients through the platform.
How does billing and cost work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps do I take to begin working with Patsy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.