- Anxiety and stress
- Life transitions
- Self-criticism work
About Maria
Maria "Patti" Lorenzo is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 12 years of experience helping people who struggle with anxiety, depression, stress, grief, and self-criticism. She often works with clients who feel stuck in old patterns, face major life changes, or are coping with caregiving stress, burnout, or identity shifts. Sessions focus on practical steps to change everyday thoughts and behaviors that cause distress.
Patti describes therapy as a collaborative process. She helps people notice repeating patterns that come from earlier relationships and family dynamics, including family of origin issues and attachment concerns. Work in sessions commonly includes identifying unhelpful self-talk, learning new ways to respond to emotions, and practicing small behavior changes between meetings.
Her approach draws on several methods to match what a client needs. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) techniques to clarify values and take manageable actions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is applied to change thinking and coping habits that maintain anxiety or depression. Attachment-based ideas guide conversations about how early relationships shape current reactions.
Patti aims for clear, honest dialogue and steady accountability. Conversations are direct but respectful, with concrete tools to try at home. She also brings strategies from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and client-centered practice when emotional regulation or deeper reflection is needed.
People who are managing career stress, intimacy questions, ADHD challenges, or grief often seek her out for focused, practical work. She accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English. To start, clients use the site matching process and schedule a first session.
Approaches used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small actions that match those values, even when uncomfortable thoughts or feelings appear. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and feeling stuck.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. It often includes practical exercises to reduce worry, improve mood, and adjust unhelpful habits.
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns. It helps people notice how past roles or expectations affect intimacy, boundaries, and emotional responses.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will help you decide which methods to try based on your goals, symptoms, and preferences. That decision is collaborative and can change as progress is made.
Session logistics were not specified in the biography, so confirm the available formats before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Therapists can adapt exercises and homework for remote meetings so practical change can happen between appointments.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with anxiety, depression, grief, burnout, self-criticism, and issues related to life transitions and career stress. Family of origin and attachment concerns are also part of her focus.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Sessions are collaborative and practical. Expect clear conversation, reflection, and homework-style tools to try between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of clinical experience as an LCPC working with adults on anxiety, mood, and relational patterns.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is an Illinois LCPC and practices from Illinois; sessions are conducted in English.
Can international clients work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients. Sessions are offered in English.
Which session formats does she offer?
Session formats were not specified in the biography. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are session fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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