Patricia Marchman, LCSW

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Therapist who helps people rewrite their stories

Details

Name	Patricia Marchman
Credentials	LCSW
Based in	Illinois
Licensed in	Illinois
Session format	Online
Languages	English
Years in practice	20

About Patricia

Patricia Marchman is a licensed clinical social worker with 20 years of hands-on experience helping people through difficult seasons of life. She practices in Illinois and focuses on practical support for stress, anxiety, depression, and addiction-related concerns. Patricia aims to make therapy approachable and straightforward for people who feel stuck or overwhelmed.

Patricia listens closely to each person’s story and uses that information to shape sessions. She helps people name what matters, spot patterns that cause pain, and try new ways of responding.

Background and approach

Sessions are conversational and goal-focused, with real steps to practice between meetings. Her work draws on Narrative ideas alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. That combination helps people rewrite unhelpful stories about themselves, accept difficult feelings, and learn concrete skills to manage thoughts and behaviors.

Patricia also uses attachment-based and client-centered ideas to build trust and understanding. She has worked with a wide range of concerns, including grief, trauma and abuse, sleeping problems, parenting stress, compassion fatigue, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and challenges tied to aging or chronic illness. Patricia also supports people facing relationship strain, career crossroads, infidelity, and substance use issues.

Sessions are offered in English and can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. The subscription used for sessions can be canceled at any time, and cost varies with location and therapist availability. To begin, a person selects the Start Therapy button and completes a short matching questionnaire to schedule time with Patricia.

What this therapist works with

Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Self esteem among the things Patricia works with, alongside the areas below.

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 listed

Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Patricia among the ways she works.
Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Patricia among the ways she works.
Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Patricia among the ways she works.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Patricia among the ways she works.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Patricia among the ways she works.
Existential Therapy: Listed by Patricia among the ways she works.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): Listed by Patricia among the ways she works.
Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Patricia among the ways she works.
Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Patricia among the ways she works.
Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Patricia among the ways she works.
Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Patricia among the ways she works.
Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Patricia among the ways she works.
Internal Family Systems: Listed by Patricia among the ways she works.
Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Patricia directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.

Narrative Therapy in this listing

Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.

If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Patricia directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.

Online session options

Approaches that guide online work and goals

Patricia draws on Narrative Therapy to help people look at the stories they tell about themselves and the world. Together she helps clients find alternative narratives that reduce blame and open up new possibilities. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, is used to teach people how to notice painful thoughts and feelings while taking steps that match their values. That approach can help with chronic anxiety, grief, and managing long-term health conditions.

She treats the choice of approach as a collaborative process. Patricia will listen to your concerns, discuss how different methods might help, and adjust the plan as you learn what works. The aim is to pick tools that fit your goals and daily life, not a one-size-fits-all package.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video calls let you speak face-to-face for deeper conversation. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging are useful for quick updates, brief coaching, or when typing helps you organize thoughts. These options make it easier to work together around work, caregiving, or mobility limits, while keeping the focus on consistent progress.

Common questions about this listing

What concerns does she help with?

Patricia works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, trauma and related issues such as sleeping problems and anger.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is conversational and collaborative, focused on listening to your story and trying practical steps between sessions.

What experience does she bring?

She has 20 years of clinical experience supporting people through life changes, chronic health challenges, and work-related stress.

Where is she licensed and practicing?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in Illinois.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How does cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I start working with her?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Contacting this therapist

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