- Addictions and recovery
- Relationship and family
- Grief and life changes
About Patricia
Patricia Schofield is a licensed clinical social worker with 30 years of experience. She helps people who are coping with addictions, grief, depression, anxiety, stress, and major life changes. Patricia focuses on relationship concerns, family conflict, parenting challenges, and problems with intimacy and communication.
She creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk about feelings and make practical changes. Patricia looks for each person’s strengths, talents, and hopes when planning next steps. Sessions are aimed at small, doable actions that fit into everyday life.
Her work addresses a wide range of issues including trauma and abuse, domestic violence, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and first responder concerns. She also supports people dealing with abandonment, adoption or foster care questions, blended family dynamics, and codependency. Patricia pays attention to how stress and compassion fatigue affect daily functioning.
Patricia draws on a mix of therapy styles to match what a client needs in the moment. She helps people learn new ways of thinking and reacting, strengthen emotional connections, and practice skills that reduce distress. Her approach is practical and grounded in real life.
For anyone feeling stuck after loss, separation, or a disaster of any kind, she offers steady support and straightforward guidance. Taking the first step can feel hard, and Patricia aims to make beginning therapy clear and manageable.
Therapeutic approaches and how they adapt online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and choosing actions that match values. It can help people who feel stuck by guiding them to commit to small, meaningful steps despite difficult feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behavior. It helps with anxiety, depression, stress, and managing strong emotions by teaching practical tools and homework exercises.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and day-to-day needs, then try methods that fit those priorities. Adjustments are made over time based on what helps most in real life.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are available. Online work can make scheduling easier and let therapy fit into busy days. It also allows shorter check-ins when needed, and options that avoid being on camera for times when that feels difficult. Licensed professionals can use these flexible arrangements to bring therapy into a client's routine without asking for major life changes.
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Experience
30+ years
Credentials
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Patricia help with?
She works with people facing addictions, relationship and family conflicts, grief, depression, anxiety, trauma, anger, and stress. Other areas include parenting, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and first responder issues.
What is her general therapy style?
Patricia uses a practical, person-focused style that emphasizes strengths and small steps. Sessions aim to create an open, nonjudgmental space for talking and practice.
How much experience does she have?
She has 30 years of professional experience working in clinical social work and related settings.
Where is she licensed and based?
Patricia is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Illinois.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not take international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.