Patricia Uhan

LPC, LMHC

Missouri

Warm, goal-focused counselor for stress and trauma

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At a glance

Credentials

LPC, LMHC

License

LPC, Missouri / 2021024696; LMHC, Florida / MH26830

NPI

1174044028

Experience

4 years

Languages

English

Location

Missouri

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

1. • Motivational Interviewing
   • ACT and CBT
   • Attachment focus

   About Patricia

   Patricia Uhan is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Missouri. She works with people struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, and trauma. Her manner is warm and empathetic, and she focuses on each person as an individual.

   Patricia draws on several approaches to match a person's needs. She uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons to change. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy alongside cognitive-behavioral techniques when they fit the situation.

   Her background includes work in community mental health settings. There she supported survivors of sexual abuse and assault and worked with people managing substance use and personality challenges. She has experience with severe and persistent mental illness and with dual diagnoses in diverse populations.

   In sessions she pays attention to cultural identity and life context. Patricia aims to create a space where people can talk through what matters most to them and set practical goals. She helps clients build skills for mood management, coping after trauma, and clearer communication.

   Therapy is described as a journey she takes alongside each client. She invites people who want thoughtful, goal-focused help to begin by completing the matching steps and scheduling a first session.

2. Therapeutic approaches and online care options

   Patricia uses approaches such as Motivational Interviewing and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in her work. Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify their reasons for change and build motivation for action. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that match personal values.
   
   She also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early relationships shape current patterns, which can help with trust, closeness, and relational worries. Choosing the right approach is part of the work; the therapist will collaborate with the client to see which methods fit their goals and preferences over time.
   
   If you are considering online therapy, confirm the exact session options before booking since specific formats were not listed in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, avoid travel time, or check in during a break at work. They also allow for shorter or more frequent check-ins when that suits the person's needs. Ask about the session lengths and scheduling to find a rhythm that works for everyday routines.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseAnger managementSelf esteemDepression

   Additional focus areas

   AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

   Therapeutic approaches

   Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

   Experience

   4+ years

   Listed in

   Missouri, Florida

   Languages

   English

5. Frequently asked questions

   What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

   Patricia supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, and self-esteem issues. She also focuses on related issues such as attachment concerns, adoption and foster care matters, caregiver stress, and body image.

   How would you describe the therapist's approach and style?

   Her style is warm and empathetic with an emphasis on practical steps. She adapts methods to the person's needs and collaborates on goals during sessions.

   What is her clinical and work background?

   She has four years of experience, including work in community mental health centers supporting survivors of sexual abuse or assault and people with dual diagnosis and persistent mental illness.

   What credentials does she hold and where does she practice?

   She holds LPC and LMHC credentials and practices in Missouri.

   Can I have sessions in a language other than English or from another country?

   Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

   What session formats are available?

   The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking to learn whether video, phone, or in-person meetings are offered.

   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 therapy with this clinician?

   Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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