Patricia Presley

Practical, strengths-based support for life transitions

LCSW Illinois

Experience: 5 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Patricia

Patricia Presley is a licensed clinical social worker who brings five years of practice helping people navigate stress, anxiety, grief, depression, self-esteem concerns, and life transitions.

Background and approach

She uses evidence-informed methods to support clients facing relationship and family challenges, career questions, addiction issues, and the complex feelings that accompany loss or major change. Patricia emphasizes the client's own expertise and strengths as central to the therapeutic process, and she approaches care with respect for each person's goals and pace.

Her work incorporates practical skills alongside compassionate exploration, drawing on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy among other approaches to help clients identify patterns and develop coping strategies. Patricia also integrates acceptance-based and client-centered perspectives to foster resilience and clearer decision-making during difficult periods.

She works with people confronting a wide range of concerns including aging and caregiver stress, attachment and blended family issues, end-of-life and hospice topics, and struggles with guilt, emptiness, or commitment. Patricia practices in Illinois and holds LCSW credentials in both Illinois and Missouri.

Approaches that translate well to online therapy

Patricia commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in online work. CBT helps people notice and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns through practical exercises and skill practice, which adapts well to video or messaging formats. ACT focuses on values-based action and learning to accept difficult emotions while committing to meaningful steps forward, offering tools useful for coping with grief, anxiety, and life transitions.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to explore goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, adjusting methods as the work unfolds to match changing needs and priorities.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These options allow people to fit therapy into busy days, review resources between sessions, and continue care from different locations while working with a licensed professional who uses structured, skills-based approaches and compassionate, client-centered support.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

Patricia works with stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, depression, coping with life changes, addictions, LGBT concerns, relationship and family issues, and career questions, plus many additional focal areas listed in her profile.

What is her general therapeutic style?

Her approach blends practical skill-building with compassionate listening, emphasizing client strengths and collaborative problem solving while using methods like CBT and acceptance-based techniques.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has five years of professional experience supporting clients through a wide range of emotional and life challenges.

What credentials and location are associated with this therapist?

She is an LCSW with licensure details IL LCSW 149029483 and MO LCSW 2022032372 and she practices from Illinois.

Which languages are available for sessions?

All sessions are conducted in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are offered?

Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Grief Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsCareer difficulties

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesSelf-loveWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Experience

5+ years

Licensed

Missouri, Illinois

Languages

English