Licensed clinical social worker recordIllinois
Patricia Schofield, LCSW
Illinois
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Addictions and Relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Illinois
- LCSW, licence 149009711
- NPI
- 1609974302
- Experience
- 30 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Illinois
These details come from information Patricia supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Grief and loss
About Patricia
Patricia Schofield is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois with 30 years of experience. She helps people facing addictions, relationship and family conflicts, grief and loss, parenting challenges, anger, depression, motivation problems, and stress-related concerns.
She works in a straightforward, conversational way. Sessions focus on clear problem solving and practical steps. Patricia pays attention to what a person already does well and builds on those strengths to manage daily life and difficult moments.
Her approach draws on several evidence-based methods. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and change behavior. She also applies acceptance and commitment ideas to help people clarify values and take committed actions despite hard feelings.
Attachment-based ideas inform work on relationship patterns and trust. Client-centered principles guide a respectful, person-focused pace. Dialectical behavior tools are used when emotion regulation and coping skills are needed.
Patricia aims to make the first steps manageable. She helps people set small goals, practice new skills between sessions, and review what’s working. Those who reach out complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session to begin planning next steps.
BHow sessions work
How Patricia’s approaches fit into online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, then choose actions that reflect their values. It can be useful for depression, anxiety, and motivation problems. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors; it often helps with anxiety, depression, and managing symptoms day to day. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in relationships and helps people change how they connect and communicate with others.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Patricia will review your goals and preferences and suggest which methods to try. That decision is collaborative and can be adjusted as progress is reviewed.
The practical benefits of online sessions include fitting appointments into a busy schedule and reducing travel time. Confirm current session options before booking, since formats are not listed in the biography. Online sessions can allow shorter check-ins when needed, make it easier to attend from a work break, or remove the need to be on camera for parts of a visit. These practical adjustments are meant to help therapy fit your everyday life rather than require large schedule changes.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with addictions, relationship and family conflict, grief, parenting problems, anger, depression, stress, trauma, intimacy issues, career concerns, and related topics.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, conversational sessions that focus on problem solving, skills practice, and building on existing strengths.
How much experience does she have?
She has 30 years of professional experience in clinical social work.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers