- Collaborative approach
- Practical tools
- Warm direct support
About Maria
Maria "Patti" Lorenzo is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) based in Illinois with 12 years of experience. She focuses on helping people develop a kinder inner voice and build more compassionate self-care. Patti often meets clients who feel stuck, overthink, or struggle with anxiety and self-criticism. Her style is warm and straightforward, aimed at practical changes that matter in daily life.
Her work centers on collaboration. She helps people notice patterns, name what is getting in the way, and try new ways of responding. Sessions blend listening, reflection, and small tasks to practice between appointments. Patti uses approaches that encourage acceptance, practical skills, and stronger emotional connections.
Patti has worked with people facing grief, burnout, depression, bipolar mood concerns, ADHD, and stress related to caregiving or career changes. She also supports those dealing with intimacy-related issues, body image concerns, and complex histories like abandonment or adoption and foster care. Compassion fatigue and challenges from chronic illness are part of her focus as well.
In sessions, clients can expect honest feedback paired with gentle accountability. Patti aims to make ideas easy to use outside of therapy so progress carries into everyday routines. Her approach emphasizes steady, manageable change rather than quick fixes.
People who tend to benefit describe wanting clear tools and emotional understanding. Patti often works with women navigating life transitions, menopause-related shifts, and the stress of balancing care for others while tending to their own needs. She will help clarify goals and set a practical path forward.
Her work centers on collaboration. She helps people notice patterns, name what is getting in the way, and try new ways of responding. Sessions blend listening, reflection, and small tasks to practice between appointments. Patti uses approaches that encourage acceptance, practical skills, and stronger emotional connections.
Patti has worked with people facing grief, burnout, depression, bipolar mood concerns, ADHD, and stress related to caregiving or career changes. She also supports those dealing with intimacy-related issues, body image concerns, and complex histories like abandonment or adoption and foster care. Compassion fatigue and challenges from chronic illness are part of her focus as well.
In sessions, clients can expect honest feedback paired with gentle accountability. Patti aims to make ideas easy to use outside of therapy so progress carries into everyday routines. Her approach emphasizes steady, manageable change rather than quick fixes.
People who tend to benefit describe wanting clear tools and emotional understanding. Patti often works with women navigating life transitions, menopause-related shifts, and the stress of balancing care for others while tending to their own needs. She will help clarify goals and set a practical path forward.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Stress, AnxietyGriefIntimacy-related issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace 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)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Jungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
12+ years
Credentials
Illinois
Languages
English
Approaches that translate well to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It teaches chosen action based on personal values and can help with anxiety, depression, and feeling trapped by old habits.Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns. It helps people understand emotional responses, build trust with themselves, and improve closeness in relationships when that is a goal.
Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's experience and choices. The therapist offers empathy and reflective listening to help people make sense of feelings and decide what changes matter most.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Patti will collaborate with each person to identify which methods fit their goals and preferences. She adapts tools from different approaches as needed so the plan matches what the client wants to achieve.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life. It can reduce travel time, allow quicker check-ins during a lunch break, or make it simpler to maintain regular appointments while juggling caregiving or work. Because the original profile does not list specific session formats, please confirm available online options before booking. The focus is on practical ways to bring therapeutic skills into everyday routines rather than on any single format.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Patti often help with?
She works with anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, grief, stress, and compassion fatigue. Additional areas include self-esteem, ADHD, intimacy-related issues, and career or life transitions.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Patti takes a supportive, practical, and collaborative approach. Sessions mix reflection, skill practice, and gentle accountability to create change that fits everyday life.
What kind of experience does she bring?
She has 12 years of clinical experience working with people facing anxiety, trauma-related concerns, grief, and long-term stressors like caregiving and chronic illness.
What credentials and location are on file?
She is an IL LCPC, which stands for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois. Her practice is based in Illinois.
Which languages are supported and are international sessions possible?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Patti?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.