About Patricia
Patricia Breshears welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to start. She helps with everyday stress, anxiety, depression, addiction concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, self-esteem, career questions, and parenting strain. Patricia holds an IL LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) and brings 32 years of experience to her work.
She begins by building trust and rapport so clients feel heard. Sessions focus on practical steps and skill building.
Background and approach
Patricia draws on a mix of approaches to match each person's needs rather than using a single fixed method. Patricia often uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify patterns that keep problems going and to try different ways of responding. She also brings mindfulness practices to help people notice thoughts and feelings without getting swept away by them.
Motivational interviewing is used when change feels hard or motivation is uneven. Her style is collaborative and strengths-based. Patricia helps people recognize their abilities and then set small, achievable goals.
Progress is measured in concrete changes rather than vague promises. Clients can expect clear suggestions, practical homework, and steady support between sessions when useful. Patricia pays attention to life context, including family background, caregiver stress, and aging concerns, to shape a plan that fits everyday life.
Practical approaches for online therapy and change
Patricia commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness practices in online sessions. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors to reduce anxiety, improve mood, or change addictive patterns. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple awareness exercises to notice thoughts and feelings without reacting, which can lower reactivity and improve focus.She also uses motivational interviewing when someone feels unsure about change. This approach focuses on exploring readiness, strengthening personal reasons for change, and building small steps. Together the therapist and client decide which methods to try first and adjust the plan as progress and preferences become clearer.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful when visual cues help the work, while phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging support brief check-ins, ongoing encouragement, or shorter coaching-style contacts between longer sessions. These options give flexibility for people juggling work, caregiving, or travel while still keeping steady therapeutic progress.
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What this counselor works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
Also listed
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Anger management
- Blended family issues
- Career difficulties
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Control issues
- Depression
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family of origin issues
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Intimacy-related issues
- LGBT
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Parenting issues
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Trauma and abuse
- Traumatic brain injury
- Women's issues
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 32 years
- Licensed
- Illinois
- Languages
- English