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Maria "Patti" Lorenzo, LCPC

  • Experience12 years
  • LocationIllinois
  • Focus areasADHD, Trauma and abuse, and Self esteem
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Attachment-Based Therapy
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About Maria

Maria "Patti" Lorenzo is an Illinois-licensed counselor (LCPC) with 12 years of clinical experience who focuses on helping people shift self-critical inner narratives and build more compassionate relationships with themselves.

Background and approach

She guides clients through moments of overwhelm and transition, offering practical tools to move beyond anxiety, depression, grief, burnout, and the emotional fatigue that comes from people-pleasing and overthinking. Her work also addresses ADHD among other concerns listed in her practice specialties.

Patti practices in a collaborative, client-centered style that blends evidence-based techniques with an emphasis on emotional understanding. She draws from cognitive behavioral strategies and acceptance-based methods to help clients notice patterns, develop alternative responses, and build day-to-day habits that support wellbeing.

Sessions are delivered with warmth, clarity, and gentle accountability, aimed at producing meaningful, sustainable change rather than quick fixes.

Therapeutic Approaches and Flexible Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify personal values and learn to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while taking committed action toward meaningful goals. This method can be useful for managing anxiety, rumination, and feeling stuck during life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety and to build practical coping skills.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to explore which methods align with their needs, goals, and preferences and may blend elements from ACT, CBT, attachment-informed work, or client-centered techniques to tailor the work. Clients can expect to discuss treatment options and make adjustments together as progress unfolds.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase accessibility and fit into busy schedules. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity during life transitions, coordinate around work or caregiving responsibilities, and access care from different locations while working with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Patti commonly address?
She works with issues such as anxiety, depression, grief, stress, burnout, self-esteem struggles, intimacy-related concerns, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and ADHD among other areas listed in her specialties.
What is her therapeutic style like?
The approach is supportive and practical, mixing client-centered collaboration with techniques from CBT, DBT, ACT, and attachment-informed work to help clients build insight and new coping skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 12 years of experience as a licensed clinician working with a broad range of emotional and life-transition concerns.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She holds an Illinois LCPC license, IL LCPC 180013018, and practices with that credential in Illinois.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she does accept international clients according to the provided information.
What session formats are available?
Clients can connect via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule appointments according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Trauma and abuseSelf esteemCoping with life changesCoaching

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

Licensed

Illinois

Languages

English

What Maria can help with

Maria "Patti" Lorenzo works with clients on trauma and abuse, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching.

Maria works with women navigating life transitions, burnout, identity changes, and menopause-related emotional shifts.

How Maria approaches therapy

Maria's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).

Experience and training

Maria is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor practicing in Illinois, with 12 years of clinical experience.

Therapy style

Maria aims to help you feel heard.