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Patricia Marchman

Practical, compassionate therapy for life transitions

LCSW Illinois

Experience
20 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Patricia

Patricia Marchman is an Illinois-licensed clinical social worker with 20 years of experience helping people navigate emotional and practical challenges.

Background and approach

She draws on a range of evidence-informed methods to support individuals facing depression, anxiety, addiction, stress, grief, and changes in life circumstances, aiming to tailor care to each person's needs. Her work emphasizes building a collaborative relationship in which clients explore emotions, strengthen coping skills, and clarify personal values and goals.

Patricia blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with acceptance-focused strategies and attachment-informed perspectives to address patterns of thought, behavior, and connection that can contribute to distress. She also integrates client-centered principles to keep sessions rooted in empathy and respect.

Practicing in Illinois as an LCSW, Patricia helps clients dealing with intimacy concerns, parenting challenges, sleep problems, career stresses, and health-related difficulties among many other concerns. Her style is practical and compassionate, focused on realistic tools for managing symptoms while supporting deeper self-understanding and long-term resilience.

Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life

Patricia uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress through concrete, skills-based work. She also incorporates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to encourage openness to difficult emotions while clarifying personal values and committed actions that guide meaningful change. Attachment-Based Therapy informs her focus on relational patterns and how early and current connections shape emotional responses and interpersonal difficulties.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Patricia works with each person to consider their goals, preferences, and the challenges they bring, and she adapts methods over time so therapy remains aligned with what is most helpful for that individual.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access regular care without commuting and allow clients to integrate therapy into busy lives while maintaining continuity of support from a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, sleep problems, parenting challenges, and career-related concerns.
What is her therapeutic approach and style?
Her style combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with acceptance and attachment-informed approaches, delivered in a client-centered, collaborative manner focused on practical skills and emotional exploration.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 20 years of professional experience supporting clients through complex life challenges and transitions.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Illinois with licence number IL LCSW 149017572 and practices in that state.
Does she provide services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available with her?
She offers a variety of online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How are sessions priced and billed?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Illinois

Languages

English