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Patricia Schofield

Compassionate guidance for lasting change

LCSW Illinois

Experience
30 years in practice
Focus areas
Addictions, Relationship, Family
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Patricia

Patricia Schofield is an LCSW with three decades of clinical experience who focuses on helping people navigate relationship strain, addiction, grief, depression, and the everyday stresses that can erode wellbeing.

Background and approach

She emphasizes an approachable, nonjudgmental stance that highlights each person’s strengths and aspirations while addressing challenges such as anger, parenting difficulties, intimacy concerns, and career-related stress. Her practice blends practical, evidence-informed methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and attachment-based approaches to support change and improve coping.

Patricia aims to create an open space where clients can explore feelings and thoughts and work toward clearer choices and healthier patterns. Prospective clients are encouraged to take the initial step when ready; she supports that first move and helps set a course that aligns with individual goals and life circumstances.

How evidence-informed approaches translate to online care

Patricia integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) into her online work. CBT focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression, while ACT encourages clarifying personal values and learning practical ways to accept difficult feelings while moving toward meaningful life goals. Both methods lend themselves to goal-focused exercises and skills practice that translate well to remote sessions.

She approaches treatment collaboratively, helping clients find the combination of techniques that best fits their needs, goals, and preferences. The initial conversations are used to determine which methods feel most useful, and the plan can be adjusted over time as clients notice what produces progress and what needs modification.

Online formats available include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to attend regularly, practice skills between meetings, and maintain continuity of care when life circumstances make in-person visits difficult.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with issues including addictions, relationship and family problems, grief, anger, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related matters, parenting, self-esteem, career concerns, depression, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue.
What therapeutic approaches and style does she use?
Her style is collaborative and nonjudgmental, using approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to tailor work to each client.
How long has she practiced and what is her background?
She brings 30 years of professional experience in clinical social work, applying that background to issues ranging from family conflict to addiction and grief.
What credentials and licensure does she hold and where is she located?
She is licensed as an LCSW in Illinois with license number IL LCSW 149009711 and practices with that credential in the state of Illinois.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or accept international clients?
Sessions are offered in English only, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for working together?
Clients can meet through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefAnger management

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

Licensed

Illinois

Languages

English