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Patsy Guest

Therapist · Texas

Patsy GuestLPC

Calm, practical therapy for life changes

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  • Experience20 years
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • SessionsOnline
  • Trauma and grief
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Parenting support

About Patsy

Patsy Guest is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with 20 years of professional experience. She offers calm, steady support for people coping with trauma, grief, anger, anxiety, and the stress that comes with major life changes. Patsy keeps conversations straightforward and practical so people can focus on small, manageable steps forward.

She creates a space where thoughts and feelings can be shared without judgment. Sessions center on real concerns like parenting stress, relationship strain, addiction struggles, and burnout from caregiving or first responder work. Patsy also addresses issues such as ADHD, immigration-related stress, hospice and end-of-life concerns, and the complicated emotions after adoption or foster placement.

Patsy uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to each person. She listens for what matters most, then helps set clear goals and strategies that fit daily life. Her style is collaborative and direct, with attention to practical coping skills and emotion regulation.

People who prefer a down-to-earth approach often find her helpful. She guides conversations and offers tools rather than relying on jargon. That makes it easier to try new habits between sessions and notice what helps.

If you are weighing starting therapy, Patsy encourages taking the first step and completing the short match questionnaire to see if her approach feels right. From there you can schedule sessions that work with your routine.

Evidence-based approaches and online therapy options

Many of Patsy’s methods are grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear skills and real-world practice. For example, cognitive-behavioral approaches help people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and try different behaviors to reduce anxiety, depression, or anger. Skills-based approaches for emotion regulation teach simple steps to calm intense feelings and manage stress in the moment.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Patsy will work with each person to learn what matters most, set achievable goals, and adjust methods if something isn’t helping. She combines listening with concrete suggestions so clients can test tactics between sessions and build on what works.

The practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into a busy life. Because session formats are not listed in the biography, confirm which options are currently offered before booking. Online sessions can reduce travel time, allow quicker check-ins during a workday break, or make it simpler to maintain continuity of care while traveling. Licensed professionals can adapt tools and homework to remote work so progress continues even when meeting virtually.

License and NPI

  • LPC Texas · No. 17165

NPI1164355236

As shown on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Trauma and abuseGriefAnger management

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

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns can Patsy help with?

Patsy supports people facing trauma and abuse, grief and loss, anger, anxiety, depression, and stress. She also helps with parenting concerns, addictions, ADHD, and coping with life changes.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is direct and collaborative. She focuses on clear goals and practical tools that people can use between sessions.

What is her professional background?

She has 20 years of professional work experience and emphasizes straightforward, supportive care for emotional and behavioral concerns.

What credentials and location are listed for Patsy?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in Texas and practices in that state.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English, including for international clients.

What session formats does she offer?

Session formats are not specified in the biography. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How is cost handled for sessions?

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 Patsy?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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