Therapist profile
Patricia Schofield, LCSW
Illinois
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anger and Relationships
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, Illinois / 149009711
- NPI1609974302
- Experience30 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationIllinois
About
- Anger management
- Cognitive strategies
- Attachment work
About Patricia
Patricia Schofield is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Illinois with 30 years of professional experience. She helps adults who are struggling with anger, addictions, relationship troubles, grief, depression, stress, anxiety, trauma, parenting concerns, and related life changes.
She focuses on clear, practical conversation. Sessions look at how anger shows up day to day - snapping at loved ones, building resentment, or stress that bursts out at work. She draws on methods that help people notice patterns, try new responses, and practice small changes between sessions.
Patricia uses a mix of approaches to suit the person and the problem. That can mean working on thoughts and behaviors, exploring attachment and relationship patterns, or learning skills for emotional regulation. She aims for straightforward tools that people can use in real situations.
Her work emphasizes clients' strengths, talents, and goals. She encourages realistic steps that fit each person's life, such as communication skills for tense moments or routines that reduce overwhelm. Patricia frames progress as practical improvements rather than dramatic transformations.
She acknowledges that starting therapy takes courage and offers direct guidance on next steps. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site. Patricia practices in Illinois and conducts sessions in English.
How sessions work
Online work and approaches that help with anger
Patricia uses a combination of approaches that translate well to remote sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of thinking and behaving; it is often used for anger, anxiety, and depression. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them while choosing actions that reflect personal values, which can reduce reactive responses. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how past relationship patterns affect current reactions and helps people change how they relate under stress.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Patricia will discuss what feels most useful, try methods in session, and adjust based on what helps the client meet their goals. The emphasis is on practical tools and skills that clients can use between appointments.
Practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time. Confirm the session formats directly before booking, since the biography does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to schedule shorter check-ins, avoid long commutes, and practice new communication skills in day-to-day settings.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she address?
She works with adults on anger, addictions, relationship and family conflict, grief, depression, anxiety, trauma, parenting difficulties, and related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, conversational therapy that focuses on noticing patterns and trying concrete changes between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 30 years of professional experience as a clinician.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LCSW licensed in Illinois and practices with that credential in the state.
Does she work in languages other than English or with clients abroad?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her services?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.