LCSW

Patricia Marchman, LCSW

Experience20 years
LocationIllinois
Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Addictions, and Self esteem
Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

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About Patricia

Patricia Marchman is an LCSW with 20 years of clinical experience working in Illinois. She draws on a broad set of evidence-informed methods to help people manage anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, and difficult life transitions.

Background and approach

Her career has centered on offering steady, practical support so clients can regain functioning and move toward goals that matter to them. Patricia emphasizes collaborative work that helps clients build coping skills, strengthen self-esteem, and process trauma and relationship challenges.

She blends approaches such as Internal Family Systems, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-focused ideas, client-centered listening, and cognitive-behavioral techniques to tailor care to each person’s needs. Sessions aim to cultivate insight, increase emotional regulation, and support meaningful behavior change.

Work with Patricia often addresses a wide range of concerns including stress, sleep problems, parenting and caregiver strain, chronic illness or pain, substance use, career and life-purpose questions, and issues tied to intimacy or family dynamics. She provides services through multiple online formats to increase accessibility for adults seeking flexible, ongoing therapeutic support in Illinois.

How targeted approaches translate to online care

Patricia integrates Internal Family Systems and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy into online work in ways that are practical and accessible. Internal Family Systems helps people identify and relate to the different parts of themselves - such as protective, wounded, or critical parts - so they can unblend from painful patterns and cultivate inner leadership. This approach can be useful for trauma responses, difficult emotions, and recurring behavior patterns.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) combines acceptance strategies with values-driven action, teaching clients to notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck and to take steps toward what matters. It tends to be helpful for anxiety, stress, depression, and life transitions where people want to live more intentionally despite ongoing difficulties.

Choosing the right method is part of the therapeutic process, and Patricia approaches this collaboratively. She will work with clients to assess needs, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps most, drawing from attachment-informed and cognitive-behavioral ideas as appropriate.

Online therapy with Patricia is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to attend regularly, practice tools between sessions, and maintain continuity of care when life or location changes occur.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns can Patricia help with?

The practice addresses a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, trauma, relationship and intimacy concerns, sleep problems, parenting and caregiver stress, chronic illness or pain, career and life-purpose questions, and compassion fatigue.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Patricia blends collaborative, compassionate listening with practical skill-building and insight work. Sessions incorporate acceptance, behavioral strategies, and relational exploration to support emotional regulation and real-life change.

What is her clinical background and experience?

She has practiced for 20 years, providing care across many concerns and helping clients navigate complex life challenges and transitions.

Which credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

Patricia holds an LCSW and is licensed in Illinois with license IL LCSW 149017572.

Does she work in multiple languages or accept international clients?

Services are provided in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available for therapy?

Therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How are costs 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 working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse Grief Intimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigue ADHD

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 OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harm Sexual 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