Patricia Marchman, LCSW

Licensed in Illinois · 20 years in practice

Patricia Marchman is a licensed clinical social worker in Illinois with 20 years of experience.

License and registration

LCSW, Illinois: 149017572 · expires November 2027
NPI: 1821528555 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 20
Languages: English

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About Patricia

Patricia Marchman is a licensed clinical social worker in Illinois with 20 years of experience. She works with people facing anxiety, depression, stress, addiction, and the strain that comes with major life changes. Her style is direct and warm, aimed at helping clients feel heard and understood from the first session.

Patricia uses simple, practical methods in sessions. She helps clients learn skills to manage strong emotions and build routines that reduce overwhelm.

Background and approach

Conversations focus on day-to-day coping, clearer communication, and steps that can make life feel more manageable. Over two decades she has helped people dealing with grief, trauma, relationship and intimacy questions, sleep problems, parenting stress, and career concerns. She also supports those dealing with chronic illness, caregiver strain, and issues connected to substance use.

Her practice attends to concerns such as ADHD, bipolar mood shifts, and compassion fatigue. Therapy blends acceptance and action. Clients learn to notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, while also practicing small changes that reflect their values.

Patricia draws on approaches like cognitive behavioral techniques, attachment-informed work, and client-centered listening to shape each plan. Sessions are available by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. She works in English and serves people in Illinois.

To begin, prospective clients complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to availability.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Patricia lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Self esteem
Depression
Coping with life changes
LGBT
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Aging and geriatric issues
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Communication problems
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Family problems
First responder issues
Guilt and shame
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Life purpose
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Mood disorders
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Post-traumatic stress
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Self-harm
Sexual assault and abuse
Smoking / vaping cessation
Social anxiety and phobia
Young adult issues

Approaches Patricia names

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Online support

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting driven by them. It helps people clarify what matters most and take small steps toward those values even when emotions are uncomfortable.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact. It teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thinking patterns and build routines that reduce anxiety, improve sleep, and lift mood.

Attachment-based work examines patterns in relationships and how early bonds affect current connections. It helps people improve communication, manage intimacy concerns, and feel more supported in close relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will talk with clients about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they choose methods and try small changes, adjusting the plan as needed.

Online therapy offers flexibility for different needs. Video calls let people use face-to-face conversation when depth and visual cues matter. Phone sessions are a good option when bandwidth or camera use is an issue, and live chat or text-based messaging can support brief check-ins or ongoing skill practice between sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent amid work, caregiving, or health limits.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does Patricia help with?

She helps people managing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, trauma, and life transitions. Additional focus areas include caregiving stress, chronic illness, and career or relationship concerns.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her approach is warm and straightforward, combining listening with practical skill-building. Sessions emphasize manageable steps that clients can use between meetings.

How long has she worked in the field?

Patricia brings 20 years of clinical experience to her practice. That experience informs how she supports people through complex challenges.

Where is she licensed and based?

She is licensed as an LCSW in Illinois and provides services to people located in that state.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Therapy can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Different formats allow flexibility for check-ins or longer sessions.

How does pricing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and is handled through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with therapy?

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