Patricia "Patsy" Holden

Patricia "Patsy" Holden is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 33 years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people who are facing depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and major life changes. Patsy aims to create a calm, respectful space where people can talk through hard emotions and find practical ways to cope.

She works with many people who are caregivers and with women dealing with life transitions and identity shifts. Her practice includes helping those who struggle with panic attacks, mood concerns, post-traumatic stress, and recovery after traumatic brain injury. Patsy also addresses forgiveness as part of emotional healing when clients find that relevant.

Patsy uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and a faith-sensitive stance that honors each person’s spiritual background. That perspective is offered when clients want it, not imposed. She focuses on building resilience and useful coping skills rather than on labels or single-session fixes.

Over three decades in practice have given her experience with a wide range of emotional and behavioral challenges. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented, with time devoted to learning specific tools and practicing new ways of handling stress and intense feelings.

People who choose her work with her to identify priorities, set manageable goals, and track small steps forward. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Evidence-based approaches and how they work online

Many of the techniques Patsy uses come from evidence-based therapeutic approaches that focus on practical skills and gradual change. One approach emphasizes identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns so people can feel less overwhelmed by anxiety and depression. Another approach focuses on processing traumatic memories and reducing the intensity of flashbacks or panic by practicing grounding and step-by-step coping skills.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Patsy collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. She will discuss options and adjust strategies as people learn what helps them most over time.

Confirm the current session options before booking, since formats are not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example by removing travel time and allowing appointments during breaks. It can also let people choose quieter surroundings or shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can use these arrangements to maintain continuity of care and focus on practical tools that support daily functioning and recovery.