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Patricia (Pat) La Plante, LPC
Colorado
LPC in Colorado - grief and trauma focus
See online therapy options- Grief and loss
- Crisis intervention
- CBT and client-centered
About Patricia
Patricia (Pat) La Plante is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Colorado with 31 years of experience. She focuses on grief and loss, trauma, crisis intervention, and related concerns such as anxiety, depression, and caregiver stress. Pat has worked in hospitals, private practice, and several community agencies over three decades.
She spent years as a crisis counselor and first responder, supporting people after hurricanes, mass shootings, natural disasters, and sudden violence. That work included hospice and bereavement care and helping people cope with trauma and loss. She also worked with patients who had eating disorders, drawing on a minor in nutrition when that was useful.
Pat holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Virginia Tech, a Master of Arts in counseling, and a Master of Arts in spiritual formation. She has worked at Community Reach Center Mobile Crisis Unit, Denver Rescue Mission, and All-Health Network among other settings. These roles shaped her practical approach to pressing problems.
In sessions she positions herself as a guide and mentor rather than someone who fixes problems for clients. She helps people examine how situations developed and looks at options for change. Her work often focuses on day-to-day coping, processing grief, and managing symptoms of stress and post-traumatic responses.
Pat uses a mix of approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered methods, Emotionally-Focused ideas, and Jungian concepts to inform her work. People who want straightforward, structured help with grief, trauma, or major life changes may find her style a clear fit.
How her approaches work for remote sessions
Pat frequently draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits and then try different responses. CBT is practical and often focuses on short-term strategies for anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy to prioritize the client's perspective, listening carefully and following what matters most to each person.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She will discuss options and, in collaboration with the client, decide which methods fit current needs and goals. That collaborative process can include trying CBT techniques for a few sessions and shifting if something else fits better.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into daily life, for example by removing travel time or allowing a shorter check-in when schedules are tight. Others prefer in-person meetings for longer, more in-depth work; Pat will discuss practical arrangements and what will best support each person's situation.
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Experience
31+ years
Listed in
Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
She commonly helps with grief, trauma and crisis-related issues along with anxiety, depression, caregiver stress, and adjustment to life changes.
How would she describe her therapeutic approach?
Her approach is collaborative and practical. She helps people look at how problems developed and consider steps they can try to respond differently.
How long has she practiced counseling?
She has 31 years of experience working in hospitals, private practice, and community agencies since becoming licensed in 1992.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Colorado and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and she is able to accept international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know whether phone or video sessions are available.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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