Patty Seahlaigh

Patty Seahlaigh is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Missouri with 26 years of experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, anger, and life transitions. Patty aims to make therapy straightforward and practical so people can use what they learn right away.

She creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk through painful memories and current struggles. Sessions focus on building clearer communication, healthier coping skills, and stronger self-esteem. Patty uses methods that encourage clients to notice their thoughts and values, then take small steps toward change.

Patty draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. She frames work around practical goals - reducing overwhelming emotions, managing anger, or finding a better balance between work and family. Therapy often includes simple exercises and real-world practice between meetings.

Her background includes long-term clinical work with adults navigating trauma, relationship problems, mood disorders including bipolar, and substance concerns. Patty pays attention to how early attachment and life events affect current relationships and reactions. She supports people who are parenting, coping with divorce, or adjusting after loss.

People who choose Patty can expect a steady, compassionate guide who focuses on what matters to them. She partners with each person to set clear steps and check progress along the way.

How therapy approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and problems with motivation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going, and then trying small experiments to change them. It often helps with depression, anxiety, and anger. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current connections and patterns; it can help people improve trust, boundaries, and communication in their close relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of beginning therapy. Patty will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That collaboration helps make sessions feel relevant and practical rather than abstract.

Confirm current session formats before booking because specific online options are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also supports doing practice between sessions in the contexts where problems actually occur. Licensed professionals can adapt these approaches to remote settings while keeping sessions focused on clear, usable skills.