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Patti Hampsten

Compassionate clinician blending listening and skills

LCPC Illinois

Experience
3 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Patti

Patti Hampsten brings a client-centered foundation to her work, combining empathetic listening with practical skill building to help clients meet their goals.

Background and approach

She begins by creating a nonjudgmental space where feelings are validated and the motivations behind behaviors are explored, then integrates tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, solution-focused techniques, and motivational interviewing as appropriate.

Patti emphasizes collaboration and tailors interventions to each person’s needs so they can move from where they are to where they want to be. Licensed as an LCPC in Illinois, Patti has a background that began in addictions counseling and expanded through many roles in community mental health.

That breadth of experience informs her current work in a independent practice group and in providing clinical supervision for problem solving court participants, including drug court, mental health court, and veterans court. Her approach is casual and inviting, aimed at making clients feel comfortable while learning coping skills and leaving each session with compassionate care and practical strategies.

How evidence-based approaches translate to online care

Patti draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns; CBT often includes practical exercises and homework to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and address compulsive behaviors. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the client’s perspective guides the work and emotional validation helps build trust. When suitable, Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are introduced to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness for clients who need structure around coping strategies.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Patti discusses goals and preferences with each person and adapts methods over time so that therapy reflects the client’s needs rather than a fixed plan. This collaborative stance helps determine when CBT exercises, DBT skills practice, or client-centered conversations will be most useful.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These options make it possible to maintain continuity of care around work, family, or geographic constraints while still practicing skills, reviewing exercises, and tracking progress with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Patti commonly work with?
Patti works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family issues, eating and body image problems, depression, trauma and grief, and compassion fatigue.
What is Patti's therapeutic style like?
She emphasizes a client-centered style that validates feelings and explores the reasons behind behaviors, then introduces targeted strategies such as CBT and DBT skills to support change.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Patti is listed with three years of experience in the current context and previously worked in community mental health and addictions counseling earlier in her career.
What credentials and location are on record?
Patti holds the LCPC credential and is licensed in Illinois with license number IL LCPC 180.003506.
Can someone who lives outside the United States work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or through text-based messaging depending on client preference.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions operate on a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesEating disordersDepression

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Blended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityMidlife crisisPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Women's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Licensed

Illinois

Languages

English