About Patricia
Patricia Schofield is an Illinois licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 30 years of experience. She focuses on helping people who are struggling with relationship strain, addictions, grief, anxiety, depression, and stress. Patricia aims to make the first step easier by offering a calm, nonjudgmental space to talk things through.
In sessions she listens for strengths and practical options. She works with clients to name problems, set goals, and try small changes that fit daily life. Conversations often cover communication patterns, coping skills for strong feelings, and ways to reduce unhelpful behaviors.
Patricia draws on methods such as cognitive behavioral approaches to notice and change thinking and behavior patterns. She also uses client-centered techniques to follow the person’s pace and attachment-based ideas to look at how relationships shape reactions. Dialectical behavior strategies and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy tools may be included to build emotion regulation and values-based action.
Her background includes three decades of clinical practice supporting people through loss, family tensions, parenting challenges, and substance-related problems. She pays attention to issues like abandonment, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, codependency, and first responder concerns.
Patricia emphasizes practical steps and steady progress. She helps people recognize choices, practice new ways of responding, and reconnect with what matters most. To begin, she encourages interested people to take the first step and reach out for more information.
In sessions she listens for strengths and practical options. She works with clients to name problems, set goals, and try small changes that fit daily life. Conversations often cover communication patterns, coping skills for strong feelings, and ways to reduce unhelpful behaviors.
Patricia draws on methods such as cognitive behavioral approaches to notice and change thinking and behavior patterns. She also uses client-centered techniques to follow the person’s pace and attachment-based ideas to look at how relationships shape reactions. Dialectical behavior strategies and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy tools may be included to build emotion regulation and values-based action.
Her background includes three decades of clinical practice supporting people through loss, family tensions, parenting challenges, and substance-related problems. She pays attention to issues like abandonment, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, codependency, and first responder concerns.
Patricia emphasizes practical steps and steady progress. She helps people recognize choices, practice new ways of responding, and reconnect with what matters most. To begin, she encourages interested people to take the first step and reach out for more information.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Patricia uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. CBT is practical and problem-focused, often useful for anxiety, depression, and substance-related patterns.She also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early and close relationships shape current feelings and reactions. That approach can help with intimacy-related struggles and rebuilding trust with others.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Patricia will discuss your goals and preferences and help decide which methods to try. The process is collaborative and flexible, with adjustments based on what helps you make steady progress.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people choose online sessions because they make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Talk with her about what works best for you and how to arrange appointments that match your routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
30+ years
Credentials
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Patricia address?
She helps with addictions, relationship and family conflicts, grief, anger, stress, anxiety, trauma and intimacy-related issues among other concerns.
What is her therapy style like?
Sessions are conversational and practical, focusing on clear goals, coping strategies, and building on personal strengths.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 30 years of professional experience in clinical social work.
What credentials and region are associated with this therapist?
She is an LCSW licensed in Illinois.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with Patricia?
Click the continue button on this profile, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.