I'm a therapist licensed in clinical social work with 28 years of professional work experience. In practice I have been successful in helping clients coping with addictions, relationship issues, marriage and family conflicts, grief and loss issues, parenting problems, anger management, motivation and depression. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. I see my clients in the light of their capabilities, talents, visions, and hopes. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am here to help you get started.
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Depression, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Adoption and Foster Care, Blended Family Issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain illness and disability, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Emptiness, Family Problems, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Women's issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
IL LCSW 149009711
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I think Patricia is fantastic thus far. She's thoughtful and provides helpful insight. I have very much enjoyed my sessions thus far.
Written on Apr 25, 2024 after therapy with Patricia for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions
Patricia has given me a new insight into how to understand family members and my response to them.
Written on Apr 07, 2024 after therapy with Patricia for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes