- Attachment-focused care
- CBT and narrative tools
- Longstanding clinical experience
About Patricia
Patricia Prendergast is an LCSW with 28 years of practice who helps people facing relationship strain, addiction, trauma, grief, and parenting stress. She speaks plainly and offers a warm, steady presence for people who need practical support. Many clients seek her out for help with self-esteem, depression, ADHD concerns, and anger management.
Her approach is direct and conversational. Sessions often start with what matters most to the person and move toward clear, doable steps. Patricia draws on several therapy styles to match each person's needs rather than using a single fixed method.
She uses Attachment-Based ideas to look at how early relationships shape current patterns. That can help people who struggle with abandonment, codependency, or trust in close relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is another tool she uses to identify unhelpful thought patterns and try different behaviors.
Patricia also practices Client-Centered and Narrative methods to help people tell their story and find strengths inside it. Motivational Interviewing supports people who are working through substance use and other tough changes by focusing on personal goals and readiness.
Her work is practical and goal-oriented. She helps people set small targets and practice new skills between sessions. People who prefer straightforward, compassionate guidance often find this style useful.
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Patricia commonly draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early relationships influence current behavior and connection patterns; this can help people who struggle with abandonment, codependency, or difficulty trusting others. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, to identify unhelpful thoughts and experiment with different behaviors that reduce distress and improve daily functioning. Client-Centered and Narrative ideas are used to let people tell their story, highlight strengths, and reshape the meaning of difficult events.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Patricia will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, and then recommend ways of working that fit those needs. Together they check what is helpful and adjust methods as therapy progresses so the plan reflects the client's real-life priorities.
Please confirm current session options before booking, as specific online formats are not detailed in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people choose sessions that better match their day-to-day routines, such as timing visits around work or caregiving responsibilities.
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Experience
28+ years
Credentials
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Patricia help with?
She works with addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting struggles, eating concerns, anger, self-esteem, career questions, depression, and related areas such as codependency and attachment issues.
What is her general therapy style?
Patricia uses a warm, conversational style that focuses on practical steps. She adapts methods to each person's needs and emphasizes clear goals and small, manageable changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 28 years of clinical experience working with individuals and family-related trauma, parenting challenges, and addiction concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is an LCSW licensed in Illinois and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States or in other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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