Maria "Patti" Lorenzo
LCPC offering practical, compassionate therapy and skill-building
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About
Maria "Patti" Lorenzo, LCPC, brings a twelve-year clinical perspective to work that centers on changing the inner dialogue and cultivating self-compassion. She focuses on trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, bipolar concerns, ADHD, grief, intimacy-related issues, and the stresses of caregiving and chronic illness. Her practice also attends to attachment, abandonment, adoption and foster care matters, and a broad range of relationship and identity challenges.
Patti describes her method as supportive and practical. She draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy to help people notice patterns, build awareness, and try new ways of responding. Sessions emphasize collaborative problem solving rather than prescriptive instruction.
She has experience addressing life transitions, burnout, and menopause-related emotional shifts, and often works with women navigating identity change and relational pressure. Patti is licensed in Illinois (IL LCPC 180013018), communicates in English, and is open to working with international clients by arrangement.
Patti describes her method as supportive and practical. She draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy to help people notice patterns, build awareness, and try new ways of responding. Sessions emphasize collaborative problem solving rather than prescriptive instruction.
She has experience addressing life transitions, burnout, and menopause-related emotional shifts, and often works with women navigating identity change and relational pressure. Patti is licensed in Illinois (IL LCPC 180013018), communicates in English, and is open to working with international clients by arrangement.
- Location:
- Illinois, United States
- Years Experience:
- 12
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- Yes
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Trauma and abuse, Self esteem, Coping with life changes, Coaching
Other areas of experience: Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Career difficulties, Depression, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Body image, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Family of origin issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Immigration issues, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Personality disorders, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Self-harm, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexual dysfunction, Sexuality, Somatization, Traumatic brain injury, Visually impaired, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Therapeutic approach:Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: IL LCPC 180013018
- NPI Number: 1336670843
- License: LCPC (Illinois)
Remote sessions that focus on practical skills and emotional awareness
Patti integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to support clients in noticing patterns of thought and behavior and testing small, values-guided changes. ACT-based language is used to clarify what matters to the client and explore willing action, while CBT tools help map thoughts, emotions, and behaviors into manageable steps for daily life.
She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills and Emotionally-Focused and Attachment-Based perspectives to address intense emotions and relational patterns. DBT-informed strategies offer concrete practices for distress tolerance and emotional regulation, while attachment and EFT ideas guide work on connection, boundaries, and intimacy issues. The therapeutic stance is collaborative: clients and Patti identify priorities together and build practical skills at a sustainable pace.
Online offerings include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing clients to choose the communication format that fits their needs.
What is Patti Lorenzo's clinical experience?
She has twelve years of experience working with issues such as trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, grief, and a wide range of relationship and life transition concerns.
What credentials does she hold?
Maria "Patti" Lorenzo is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, credentialed as LCPC.
Does she speak other languages?
This profile indicates she communicates in English.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is licensed in Illinois with license number IL LCPC 180013018 and lists Illinois as her location.
How can clients work with her?
Her practice uses approaches such as ACT, CBT, DBT, EFT, Attachment-Based, and Client-Centered Therapy, and sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Can international clients schedule with her?
Yes. The profile indicates she does accept international clients.
What does it cost to work together?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How does someone get started?
To begin, use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire to connect with her practice.