About Patricia
Patricia Olachea Haessly is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with three decades of experience. She focuses on helping people facing stress, anxiety, grief, relationship strain, and sleeping difficulties. Patricia speaks English and Spanish and aims to make therapy understandable and practical for everyday life.
Her approach centers on building trusting connections and understanding how early relationships shape current patterns. She uses attachment-based ideas to look at how people relate to others, and client-centered work to create a calm, respectful space for each person. Cognitive behavioral techniques are used to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors.
Patricia also incorporates EMDR-informed methods when trauma and painful memories get in the way of everyday functioning. Mindfulness practices are offered to help calm the mind and improve sleep and emotional regulation. She adapts these tools to the situation at hand and to what the person prefers.
Over 30 years she has worked with concerns that include parenting stress, career pressures, ADHD, chronic illness, and midlife transition. The focus is on practical steps people can use between sessions to feel better and manage day-to-day challenges. Patricia aims to help people regain balance and move toward greater self-compassion.
People who want to start will find a straightforward, conversational style. Sessions are offered with attention to language needs and cultural context, and treatment is shaped around each person’s goals and life circumstances.
Approaches that translate well to online therapy
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current behavior and trust. Online sessions can use conversation and reflective exercises to help people notice patterns in relationships and practice new ways of relating. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's experience, offering a nonjudgmental space to talk and be heard; this approach helps people process stress, grief, and life changes through steady, empathic conversations. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replaces them with practical experiments and skills for daily life; it is useful for anxiety, sleep problems, and mood concerns.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, comfort level, and daily routine. That plan can change as progress is made and needs shift, so treatment stays responsive rather than fixed.
Session formats are not specified here, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and let people join from a quieter room or during a break at work. Phone-only or shorter check-ins may be useful when bandwidth or camera use is limited. Discuss practical preferences and scheduling needs during the intake so sessions match everyday life and therapy goals.
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Experience
30+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Patricia help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, trauma, sleep issues, parenting strain, career challenges, ADHD, and related issues.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is warm and client-centered, focusing on listening first and then using practical tools like cognitive behavioral strategies and mindfulness to address specific concerns.
How long has she been practicing?
She has about 30 years of experience as a psychotherapist working with people across many life stages and challenges.
Where is she licensed and located?
She holds the LPC credential, licensed in Texas, and practices from that state.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies by location and other factors; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on the therapist's availability.