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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She is awesome listener and proactive supporter. And wonderful person. Always recommends new ways to overcome my problems
Written on Oct 21, 2024 after therapy with Patricia for 2 months on issues concerning depression, coping with life changes, and adhd
Patricia tries to understand the struggles and issues that interferes with making progress in your life journey. She has helped me target some areas that will enrich my family life and work life. She has insightful feedback and always makes you feel heard.
Written on Oct 15, 2024 after therapy with Patricia for 6 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I think Patricia Schofield is absolutely amazing, she always gives me feedback on things that are bothering me, listens and motivates me to do better. I’m extremely grateful to have such an amazing and understanding therapist. I always look forward to our video calls!
Written on Oct 14, 2024 after therapy with Patricia for 3 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, anger management, and coping with life changes
I just started working with Patricia and she has already been so helpful for me. She’s very calm and understanding and gives good feedback that I can apply to try and improve the situation we discuss. I’m positive this will continue to help me and strengthen me.
Written on Sep 16, 2024 after therapy with Patricia for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and intimacy-related issues
Patricia is kind and understanding; I feel heard.
Written on Sep 10, 2024 after therapy with Patricia for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues
Patricia was honest about what she could help me with. She seems to be intuitive and was able to get to the root of my experiences.
Written on Sep 05, 2024 after therapy with Patricia for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and career difficulties