Hello, and welcome. I’m Patti Lorenzo, a licensed therapist who specializes in helping people develop a healthier inner dialogue and a more compassionate relationship with themselves.
Many of my clients struggle with anxiety, overthinking, self-criticism, emotional exhaustion, people-pleasing, or feeling “stuck” in old patterns that no longer serve them. Often, the way we speak to ourselves becomes our emotional environment—and therapy can help change that.
My approach is supportive, practical, and focused on helping you create meaningful shifts in your everyday life. I believe therapy works best as a collaborative process, where we build awareness, identify patterns, and develop healthier ways of thinking, responding, and caring for yourself emotionally.
I work especially well with women navigating life transitions, burnout, identity changes, menopause-related emotional shifts, relationship stress, and the pressure of always having to “hold it together” for others.
In our work together, you can expect warmth, honesty, reflection, and gentle accountability. My goal is not only to help you feel heard, but to help you better understand yourself and move toward lasting emotional growth.
Additional areas of focus: Stress and anxiety, Coping with grief and loss, Intimacy related issues, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Compassion fatigue, Concentration, memory and focus (ADHD), Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture, Blended family issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Immigration issues, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality disorders, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexual dysfunction, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Traumatic brain injury, Visually impaired, Women's issues, Workplace 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), Existential Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
IL LCPC 180013018
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Maria "Patti" Lorenzo. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Patti is very considerate, respectful and really listens and asks good questions that make you think and see things from a different perspective
Written on Oct 12, 2026 after therapy with Maria "Patti" for 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety
My therapist Patti Lorenzo is such a great listener and attentive to the patient’s needs. You can tell she genuinely cares for people’s feelings and recovery
Written on Aug 22, 2026 after therapy with Maria "Patti" for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue
She is clearly caring and understanding. She takes notes during sessions to remember things which makes it feel like she really cares and wants to understand. She goes deeper than normal therapists.
Written on Dec 09, 2025 after therapy with Maria "Patti" for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Better help has really allowed me to set good goals for myself. I think my therapist is doing a wonderful job. she is considerate and knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend her to anyone who may need help.
I also like that this site is accessible and fits well into my schedule. I don't have to drive anywhere and instead I can do everything from the comfort of my own home.
Written on Nov 05, 2025 after therapy with Maria "Patti" for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Two sessions with Patti and I am seeing positive effect on me and my mental health. She is easy to understand.
She listens and relate well specially on my take on mental healthnin a Filipino house hold.
Written on Oct 01, 2025 after therapy with Maria "Patti" for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
Patti is very easy to talk to and I feel great opening up with her.
Written on May 14, 2024 after therapy with Maria "Patti" for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes