Patricia Lashley, M.S., CSOTP, CSTIP, LPC

Patricia (Patti) Lashley is a graduate of the University of Arkansas Fayetteville with a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and an undergraduate from the University of Arkansas Fort Smith with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a minor in Criminal Justice.

Patti holds a specialization in Tech Assisted Counseling allowing her to offer online counseling services for those unable to attend face to face therapy sessions. Patti is a member of ATSA (Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers) and is a Certified Sex Offender Treatment Provider (CSOTP) who specifically works with sexually reactive adolescents. She recently completed her certification in Sex Therapy Informed Professional (CSTIP). In addition, she is a current member of the American Counseling Association (ACA), member of the Arkansas Counseling Association (ArCA), and is a current member of the Association of Counseling Sexology and Sexual Wellness (ACSSW) and the Society for Sexual, Affectional, Intersex, and Gender Expansive Identities (SAIGE)

She is also trained in Brainspotting and working towards her certification. Patti is the current Past President of (ArCA) Arkansas Counseling Association 2021-2022. Former President Elect and President of the Association of Children and Adolescent Counseling in Arkansas (ACACA). She enjoys working with adolescents and adults in individual, couple and family sessions. 

Patti’s areas of specialty are trauma, sexual issues, issues specific to those in LGBTQAI+ community, women’s issue, depression, and anxiety.  She is committed to providing excellent mental health services and helping improving the quality of life of her clients.

In her free time, Patti enjoys family first. She loves spending time with her friends and her animals along with personal quiet time reading and listening to music. She enjoys going to concerts, riding motorcycles, and enjoys good food.

To contact Patricia email plashley@changescounselingllc.net