Patricia Breshears , LCPC

Patricia Breshears is an Illinois based Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 32 years of experience in helping people navigate stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship challenges, grief, and related concerns. She brings a calm, caring presence and practical guidance to each interaction, pairing decades of clinical experience with an attentive, respectful manner. Her recommendations are grounded in real-world therapeutic skills aimed at supporting each person she works with.

Her work centers on building a strong therapeutic relationship by establishing trust and rapport first, then tailoring interventions to the individual's needs. She uses an eclectic mix of evidence-informed approaches, including solution-focused therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, narrative therapy, mindfulness practices, and client-centered methods. Emphasizing clients' strengths, abilities, and skills, she helps people set and pursue individualized goals while offering clear treatment suggestions that reflect her extensive experience. Patricia focuses on collaborative goal-setting and practical strategies to help people move forward at a pace that fits their life and priorities.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Patricia Breshears

Patricia commonly draws on cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness-based techniques to guide online sessions. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and developing practical skills to change them; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and acceptance skills that can reduce reactivity and support emotional regulation, making it useful for stress, mood challenges, and coping after difficult experiences.

She also integrates motivational interviewing when clients face ambivalence about change. This collaborative conversational approach helps people explore their reasons for change and build internal motivation, which can be especially helpful for addiction, habit change, or major life transitions. Finding the right mix of these approaches is part of the therapeutic process - Patricia works together with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences.

Online therapy with her is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, giving flexibility to fit work, family, and mobility needs. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals and continue consistent care from wherever the client is located, supporting steady progress over time.