Patti Hampsten, LCPC

Patti Hampsten is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who takes a client-centered approach. She begins by meeting people where they are, offering a judgment-free space and practical help. Patti aims to help clients find tools that fit their lives and goals.

She draws on motivational interviewing early in care to clarify goals and boost readiness for change. As therapy progresses, she may integrate cognitive behavioral techniques and dialectical behavior strategies to teach coping skills. Mindfulness and solution-focused ideas are used to support short-term change and day-to-day stress management.

Patti’s background includes work in community mental health and addictions counseling, and she currently practices in a private group while providing clinical supervision for problem-solving court programs. That experience shaped a straightforward, skills-oriented style. Sessions tend to be casual and inviting so people can talk openly.

Common concerns she addresses include stress, anxiety, depression, addiction-related issues, relationship troubles, grief, parenting strain, and midlife transitions. She also helps with body image, codependency, caregiver stress, and communication problems.

In sessions clients can expect validation of their experience, an emphasis on understanding the reasons behind behavior, and practical strategies to try between meetings. Patti’s goal is that people leave each session with at least one useful coping tool and clearer steps toward their goals.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

The therapist commonly uses client-centered methods, which focus on listening, validating, and building a trusting relationship so goals feel achievable. This approach helps people clarify what they want to change and feel supported while they do it.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is also a frequent tool. CBT breaks problems into thinking, feeling, and behavior patterns and teaches practical exercises to shift unhelpful thoughts and actions. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and panic symptoms.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) supplies concrete skills for managing strong emotions and improving interpersonal problem solving. Skills practice can help with emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and better communication.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to identify goals and try methods that fit those goals and their preferences. Adjustments are made as progress is reviewed so the plan stays relevant.

Details about session delivery are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people engage from locations that match their schedule and comfort. Licensed professionals adapt their methods to work effectively through virtual appointments.