- ACT techniques
- CBT strategies
- Attachment focus
About Maria
Maria "Patti" Lorenzo is an Illinois LCPC with 12 years of clinical practice. She focuses on helping people quiet harsh self-talk and build a clearer, kinder relationship with themselves. Her work often addresses anxiety, self-criticism, burnout, and the hard shifts life brings.
Patti sees many clients who struggle with overthinking, people-pleasing, emotional exhaustion, and feeling stuck in old patterns. She describes the inner voice as an emotional environment that can be changed through steady work. Her approach is practical and collaborative; she helps people notice patterns and make adjustments that fit daily life.
Sessions tend to focus on awareness and concrete skills. Patti uses methods that center on values, changing unhelpful thoughts, and improving emotion regulation. She also draws on attachment ideas to look at how relationships influence feelings of worth and belonging.
Patti often works with women facing life transitions, burnout, identity change, and menopause-related emotional shifts. She also supports people dealing with grief, relationship stress, career concerns, and struggles linked to ADHD, bipolar, or depression. Her practice addresses a range of challenges including trauma, intimacy issues, and caregiver stress.
In therapy with Patti, clients can expect honest reflection and gentle accountability. The work aims to build clearer self-understanding and practical ways to respond to painful feelings. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking and follow the site steps to schedule a first session.
How Patti’s approaches work in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and choose actions that align with values. It is often used for anxiety, overthinking, and getting unstuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical exercises to reduce worry and negative self-talk. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how past and current relationships shape feelings of worth and belonging and can help with intimacy-related issues and self-criticism.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Patti collaborates with clients to pick methods that fit their goals and daily life. She balances skill-building with reflection so people can try new responses and adjust as they go.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid commuting time. Licensed professionals often use remote sessions to support consistent practice of skills in everyday settings, while matching the format to a client’s attention, energy, and schedule.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she help with?
She works with anxiety, self-criticism, burnout, grief, relationship stress, and life transitions among other concerns such as trauma, ADHD, bipolar, and depression.
How does she approach guilt and shame?
Patti focuses on changing harsh self-talk and increasing awareness of patterns that keep guilt and shame active. She combines practical exercises with reflective work to shift how people respond to those feelings.
What is her background and experience?
She has 12 years of clinical practice helping people develop healthier inner dialogue and cope with emotional exhaustion and life changes.
What credentials and region apply to her practice?
She is an Illinois LCPC and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the site button to see online therapy options, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.