Patricia Schofield, LCSW

Experienced LCSW guiding recovery and relationships

Addiction and recovery
Family and relationships
Grief and depression support

About Patricia Schofield

Patricia Schofield is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 30 years of professional experience helping people navigate difficult life challenges. She has supported clients through addictions, relationship struggles, marriage and family conflicts, grief and loss, parenting difficulties, anger management, struggles with motivation, and depression. Patricia cultivates an open, nonjudgmental atmosphere where thoughts and feelings can be expressed and explored, and where practical steps toward change are developed collaboratively.

She approaches each person by highlighting their capabilities, talents, visions, and hopes, helping clients build on strengths rather than focusing only on problems. Recognizing that beginning therapy can take courage, Patricia offers steady guidance to help people take the first step and to continue progressing toward their goals. Her work blends empathy with practical strategies to support meaningful, sustained change.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefAnger management

Also Specializes In

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepression Coping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Patricia Schofield have?

Patricia Schofield has 30 years of professional experience.

Is Patricia Schofield a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Her license is IL LCSW 149009711.

In which languages does Patricia Schofield provide therapy?

Patricia Schofield provides therapy in English.

Where is Patricia Schofield located?

Patricia Schofield is located in Illinois.

How can I work with Patricia Schofield as my therapist?

You can work with Patricia Schofield through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Patricia Schofield work with international clients?

Patricia Schofield does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Patricia Schofield cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice and accept difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying the values that matter most to them; it supports action toward meaningful goals and can be useful for anxiety, depression, motivation issues, and coping with loss. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and current relationship patterns shape reactions and connections with others; it can be especially helpful for relationship, intimacy, and family conflicts by strengthening emotional bonds and understanding attachment needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teaches concrete skills to shift those patterns, often assisting with depression, anger, anxiety, and behavior change.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Patricia will work collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors strategies over time so clients can try techniques and see what helps most.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, maintain continuity during transitions, and access support from home or other convenient locations. These options allow licensed professionals to meet clients where they are and adapt care to individual schedules and needs.

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