Pat is so kind and understanding. I feel heard and also received really helpful advice. She is so caring. With many years of experience she is very on track with her therapy skills and recommendations for each client she sees. Her treatment approach is set on the foundation of building a therapeutic relationship by establishing trust and rapport. She is eclectic in the theories and uses some of the therapeutic approaches including theory's such as solution focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, narrative therapy, mindfulness, ,and client centered approaches. She will focus on your strengths, abilities and skills to help you achieve your individualized goals.
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Aging and geriatric issues, Blended family issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Control issues, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Family of origin issues, Guilt and shame, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Traumatic brain injury, Women's issues
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
IL LCPC 180.004916
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A passionate and committed therapist. Patricia was my first therapist in nine years and we’ve been able to uncover more in the past 4 weeks than I ever imagined. Glad she is able to check in on me, give me great tools and advice, and push me to see past events in a new and more productive way.
Written on Nov 09, 2020 after therapy with Patricia for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and career difficulties