Patricia Kerigan M.S., LPC

Patricia Kerigan M.S., LPC uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage trauma, anxiety, depression, and stress. She describes therapy as a collaborative process where clients are supported to name what feels hard and build practical ways to get through it. Patricia offers a calm, respectful presence and focuses on small, steady steps toward feeling better.

She has 12 years of experience helping people cope with grief, low self-esteem, panic, and ongoing mood struggles. Her work also addresses complex issues such as domestic violence, substance concerns, and feelings of abandonment. Patricia has experience supporting veterans and people facing multicultural challenges.

In sessions she pays attention to how past hurts continue to affect daily life. Conversations aim to make patterns clearer and to find concrete tools clients can use between meetings. She helps people practice new ways of responding to triggers and difficult emotions.

Patricia emphasizes a nonjudgmental atmosphere where people can speak openly about shame, guilt, loneliness, and relationship tensions. She guides toward practical strategies for managing symptoms and improving communication. Progress is often built through repeated, manageable changes rather than quick fixes.

People who choose her often want a steady, thoughtful therapist who listens closely and offers clear next steps. She works with each person to set goals and then adapts the approach as needs shift over time.

How evidence-based approaches translate to online care

Patricia uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on understanding how past experiences affect present feelings. One common approach she uses helps people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and learn new ways to respond to anxiety and depression. This involves practicing small behavioral changes and testing new ways of coping in everyday situations.

Another approach centers on trauma-related healing by helping people track their triggers and develop step-by-step grounding and regulation strategies. Work here often includes rehearsing calming responses and building stronger routines to reduce overwhelming moments.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options, try methods, and adjust based on what the client needs and prefers. That collaborative process helps match techniques to specific goals and life demands.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make fitting sessions into a busy life easier by reducing travel time and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people schedule meetings around work or caregiving responsibilities and use tools learned in sessions directly in daily situations.