Patricia Marchman , LCSW

Patricia Marchman is a licensed therapist in Illinois with more than two decades of clinical experience supporting people through difficult life transitions and persistent mental health concerns. As an LCSW - a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - she blends practical skills with empathic listening to help clients facing depression, anxiety, stress, and changes that disrupt daily life.

Her work addresses a broad range of challenges, including social anxiety, trauma recovery, relationship strain, mood disorders, and the pursuit of personal growth. Patricia emphasizes a collaborative, person-centered process in which individuals are invited to explore emotions, build effective coping strategies, and reclaim a sense of resilience and purpose.

She has particular experience working with older adults, young professionals, veterans, first responders, and people managing chronic health conditions. Across these populations Patricia provides individualized care that honors each person’s history and strengths, guiding them toward clearer self-understanding and practical steps for healing and adaptation.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and take committed steps toward those values even in the presence of difficult thoughts or feelings. It is often useful for anxiety, stress, and navigating life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors that contribute to mood and anxiety symptoms, offering practical tools for symptom relief and problem solving. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches skills for managing intense emotions, reducing impulsive reactions, and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can be helpful for emotion regulation and relationship strain.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Patricia works collaboratively with each person to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts techniques over time so treatment remains responsive and relevant.

Online therapy provides flexible options for connecting with licensed professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These modalities make it easier to maintain continuity of care around work, caregiving, mobility limitations, or geographic constraints, while allowing therapists and clients to focus on practical goals and day-to-day coping strategies.