Patricia Marchman, LCSW
Illinois LCSW guiding recovery and resilience
- Stress and anxiety support
- Trauma and grief care
- Veterans and caregivers
About Patricia Marchman
Patricia Marchman is a licensed clinical social worker in Illinois with 20 years of experience supporting people through complicated life challenges. As an LCSW - a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - she blends practical strategies with compassionate listening to help individuals manage depression, anxiety, stress, and major life transitions.
Her practice emphasizes working through social anxiety, trauma recovery, relationship difficulties, mood disorders, and personal growth, helping people build resilient coping skills and reconnect with their strengths. Patricia creates a supportive space where emotions can be explored honestly and practical tools are developed to address day-to-day struggles and long-standing patterns.
Over the course of two decades, Patricia has worked with a wide range of populations, including older adults, young professionals, veterans, first responders, and people managing chronic health conditions. She is committed to delivering empathetic, individualized care that honors each person’s unique history and goals, guiding them toward clearer understanding and improved functioning in their relationships and daily life.
Her practice emphasizes working through social anxiety, trauma recovery, relationship difficulties, mood disorders, and personal growth, helping people build resilient coping skills and reconnect with their strengths. Patricia creates a supportive space where emotions can be explored honestly and practical tools are developed to address day-to-day struggles and long-standing patterns.
Over the course of two decades, Patricia has worked with a wide range of populations, including older adults, young professionals, veterans, first responders, and people managing chronic health conditions. She is committed to delivering empathetic, individualized care that honors each person’s unique history and goals, guiding them toward clearer understanding and improved functioning in their relationships and daily life.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD
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 OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Existential Therapy Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Patricia Marchman have?
Patricia Marchman has 20 years of experience providing clinical social work and psychotherapy.
Is Patricia Marchman a licensed therapist?
Yes. Patricia holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Her license details are IL LCSW 149017572.
In which languages does Patricia Marchman provide therapy?
Patricia provides therapy in English.
Where is Patricia Marchman located?
Patricia is located in Illinois.
How can I work with Patricia Marchman as my therapist?
Patricia offers therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
Does Patricia Marchman work with international clients?
Patricia Marchman does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Patricia Marchman cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as location and therapist availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current pricing and details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
To get started, click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match prospective clients with a therapist. Depending on availability, an initial session can then be scheduled and may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take meaningful action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. It is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and life transitions by teaching flexible ways to relate to inner experiences.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. CBT is commonly applied to mood disorders, anxiety, and challenges like sleep problems or stress management by offering practical skills and structured problem solving.
Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships shape present patterns in close connections and emotional regulation. This approach can support work on relationship difficulties, intimacy issues, and trauma-related relational patterns.
Patricia approaches treatment as a collaborative process - she works with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the plan over time based on progress and feedback. Licensed professionals often combine elements from different approaches to create an individualized path forward.
Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, mobility limits, or chronic health concerns. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, attend sessions from home, and access support when in-person visits are difficult, while still benefiting from structured, professional therapeutic guidance.