Patricia Schofield, LCSW
Experienced LCSW focused on life transitions
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- Addiction support
- Relationship work
- Grief and loss
About Patricia
Patricia Schofield is a licensed clinical social worker with 30 years of experience. She helps people facing addiction, relationship strain, grief, parenting stress, anxiety, depression, and life changes. Patricia aims to make the first step into therapy feel manageable and respectful of each person's pace.
She creates a calm, nonjudgmental space for people to talk about what matters most. Conversations focus on strengths, practical choices, and small steps that can reduce stress and overwhelm. Patricia pays attention to how past experiences shape current patterns and to what a person wants to change next.
Her approach blends straightforward tools with a warm listening style. She uses methods that help people notice thoughts and feelings, strengthen emotional connection, and practice new skills between sessions. Sessions often include goal-setting and simple exercises to try at home.
Over three decades Patricia has worked with many kinds of problems, from addiction and trauma to caregiving stress and career uncertainty. She often supports people dealing with abandonment, blended family tensions, chronic illness, and codependency. Her work also reaches those affected by domestic violence, first responder stress, and major life transitions.
People choosing her practice can expect direct conversation, practical options, and attention to what they value. To begin, she encourages a first step that feels doable and clear rather than overwhelming.
She creates a calm, nonjudgmental space for people to talk about what matters most. Conversations focus on strengths, practical choices, and small steps that can reduce stress and overwhelm. Patricia pays attention to how past experiences shape current patterns and to what a person wants to change next.
Her approach blends straightforward tools with a warm listening style. She uses methods that help people notice thoughts and feelings, strengthen emotional connection, and practice new skills between sessions. Sessions often include goal-setting and simple exercises to try at home.
Over three decades Patricia has worked with many kinds of problems, from addiction and trauma to caregiving stress and career uncertainty. She often supports people dealing with abandonment, blended family tensions, chronic illness, and codependency. Her work also reaches those affected by domestic violence, first responder stress, and major life transitions.
People choosing her practice can expect direct conversation, practical options, and attention to what they value. To begin, she encourages a first step that feels doable and clear rather than overwhelming.
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
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is useful for managing anxiety, depression, and life transitions by focusing on what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to shift unhelpful patterns, often used for anxiety, depression, and stress.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and try methods that fit the client's needs. That collaborative process lets the person test what feels most helpful and adjust over time.
Confirm available session formats before booking, as the profile does not list specific online options. Online therapy can make scheduling easier and reduce travel time, helping sessions fit around work or caregiving. Some formats allow shorter check-ins by phone when video is difficult, while video sessions support face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Licensed professionals can use online work to practice skills between appointments and keep momentum during transitions, but check the current session offerings to pick what suits daily routines.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Patricia commonly address?
She works with a range of concerns including addictions, relationship problems, grief, parenting stress, anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is direct and empathetic, offering a nonjudgmental space to talk and practical steps to reduce stress and build new habits.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Patricia has 30 years of professional experience as a clinical social worker supporting people through complex life challenges.
What credentials and region are listed?
She holds an LCSW and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How do fees and payment work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to get started?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.