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Patricia Presley, LCSW
Illinois
LCSW - Anxiety and life changes
See online therapy options- CBT skills
- Values work
- Behavioral steps
About Patricia
Patricia Presley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with five years of experience. She works with people coping with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, addiction concerns, and major life changes. She also supports those facing relationship strain, career questions, LGBT issues, and a range of family-related stresses.
Patricia uses clear, practical methods to help people notice patterns that make problems worse. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centered techniques when they fit the person's needs.
In sessions she focuses on small, manageable steps. That might mean trying a new response to anxious thoughts, practicing a short behavioral experiment, or naming values that guide decisions. Meetings are conversational and goal-focused, with skills people can try between sessions.
Her background includes work in Missouri and Illinois contexts and she brings five years of hands-on practice to each case. She explains tools simply and helps people track what works and what needs adjusting. Patricia encourages steady progress rather than quick fixes.
People who contact her can expect straightforward conversation about current struggles and practical strategies to test outside of sessions. She explains options and helps set achievable next steps to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.
How her approaches translate to online work
Patricia uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot and test thoughts and behaviors that increase anxiety or depression. CBT focuses on practical exercises and short behavioral experiments that can be assigned between sessions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is another method she uses to clarify values and accept difficult feelings while committing to meaningful actions.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. She will talk with each person about goals, current struggles, and which techniques feel most usable. That decision is made together and may change as progress is tracked over time.
Confirm the exact session formats available before booking, since format details are not listed in her biography. Online work often helps people fit therapy into busy days, for example by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins, or making it easier to schedule sessions around work or caregiving. Discussing goals and practical needs early lets the therapist recommend suitable session lengths and pacing that fit everyday life.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Missouri, Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What types of problems does she focus on?
She helps with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, career issues, and related areas listed in her profile.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and skills-based, using short exercises and clear steps to change unhelpful thoughts and habits.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience working with the issues listed in her profile.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds the credential LCSW and is licensed in Illinois and Missouri as indicated by IL LCSW and MO LCSW.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule the first session through the system provided.
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