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Patricia Presley

Supportive LCSW for life transitions and stress

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Credentials
LCSW
Experience
5 years
Licensed in
Missouri, Illinois
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Patricia

Patricia Presley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Illinois. She brings five years of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and life transitions. Patricia frames the first step toward change as an act of courage and offers steady support through it.

She believes each person knows their own story and has strengths to build on. Sessions focus on clear goals and small, practical steps.

Background and approach

Patricia listens first, then helps shape strategies that fit everyday life. Her work includes attention to relationship and family concerns, career stress, and challenges related to aging and caregiving. She also addresses issues such as addiction, attachment, divorce and separation, and questions about life purpose.

Patricia draws on a mix of therapy methods to match what a person needs in the moment. Patricia uses evidence-informed tools from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Client-Centered practice. She teaches skills for managing distress and for making choices that align with personal values.

Conversations are aimed at increasing clarity and building usable habits. Sessions are offered in English and are available in several online formats. Patricia supports people through practical problem solving, emotion regulation skills, and values-focused planning.

Her goal is to make progress feel doable and understandable for a worried parent reading this on a phone.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck by them, then focus on actions that match what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at patterns of thoughts and behaviors and teaches concrete skills to reduce anxiety and depression. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s own goals and experience, giving space for reflection and for finding strengths that guide change.

Choosing a method is a joint process. Patricia will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they adjust the approach over time so the work stays practical and relevant.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to increase scheduling flexibility. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy family routines and to keep momentum between meetings. The range of formats supports skill practice, brief check-ins, or deeper weekly sessions depending on what a person needs.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Patricia address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, career issues, and related topics such as caregiver stress and end-of-life counseling.
What is her approach in sessions?
Patricia listens first and helps set clear goals. She uses practical tools from ACT, CBT, DBT, and client-centered methods to teach coping skills and guide values-based decisions.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience as a licensed clinical social worker.
What credentials and location are listed?
Patricia is an LCSW practicing in Illinois. Licenses on record include IL LCSW 149029483 and MO LCSW 2022032372.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients supported?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions delivered?
Patricia sees clients through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How much does therapy cost and how do I start?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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Experience
5 years
Licensed
Missouri, Illinois
Languages
English

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