LCPC
Maria "Patti" Lorenzo, LCPC
- Experience12 years
- LocationIllinois
- Focus areasTrauma and abuse, Self esteem, and Coping with life changes
- Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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About Maria
Maria "Patti" Lorenzo is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) with twelve years of clinical experience helping people reshape their inner dialogue and cultivate greater self-compassion.
Background and approach
She frames therapy as a collaborative process that brings practical tools and reflective work together, guiding clients to notice habitual patterns, understand emotional triggers, and build sustainable ways of responding to stress and life transitions.
Her practice focuses on concerns such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, grief, compassion fatigue, and intimacy-related struggles, alongside issues like self-esteem, career challenges, chronic illness, and caregiver stress. Patti emphasizes warmth, honesty, and gentle accountability, pairing supportive listening with evidence-based techniques to encourage meaningful change in daily life.
She often helps clients move away from harsh self-criticism and toward kinder internal conversations that serve long-term emotional growth.
Integrating therapeutic approaches in online care
Internal Family Systems (IFS) invites clients to explore inner parts of self, noticing the roles they play and learning to develop a compassionate, curious relationship with those parts; it is especially useful for patterns rooted in trauma, self-criticism, and emotional overwhelm. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values, accepting difficult thoughts and emotions, and committing to actions that align with what's meaningful, which can help with anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at relational patterns formed early in life and helps clients understand how those patterns influence current relationships and emotional responses.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work together with each client to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and may integrate elements from different models as the work evolves to best support progress.
Online sessions offer practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules or to connect from different locations. These formats support continuity of care and allow licensed professionals to use structured therapeutic tools and conversations in ways that suit each client's lifestyle and comfort.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Patti address?
She works with a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, grief, compassion fatigue, intimacy-related concerns, and stress from life changes.
What is her therapy style and approach?
The practice blends supportive, practical work with reflection and gentle accountability, using collaborative techniques to build awareness and change habitual patterns.
How much clinical experience does she bring?
She has 12 years of experience as a practicing therapist, bringing that background to help clients navigate emotional challenges and life transitions.
What credentials and location are associated with this therapist?
Maria "Patti" Lorenzo holds the credential LCPC and is licensed in Illinois under IL LCPC 180013018.
Does she work with clients who live outside the United States?
Yes, she accepts international clients and is able to provide services across borders.
Which session formats are available for online work?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different preferences.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are required to begin therapy with Patti?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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