- Practical support
- Warm and honest
- Skills focused
About Maria
Maria "Patti" Lorenzo is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) based in Illinois with 12 years of experience. She focuses on helping people shift how they speak to themselves and build more compassionate inner habits. Patti often meets people who feel stuck, overwhelmed by anxiety, or drained from people-pleasing and overthinking.
Her work is practical and collaborative. She helps clients notice patterns that keep them stuck and practices new ways of responding. Sessions aim to create small, useful changes that fit into everyday life rather than quick fixes.
Patti frequently supports women through life transitions such as burnout, identity shifts, and changes related to menopause. She also addresses concerns like grief, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and codependency when these come up in someone’s story.
Her approach blends clear, evidence-informed methods with a warm, honest style. Clients can expect reflection, gentle challenge, and focused skills practice to manage stress and emotional exhaustion. Patti pays attention to how relationships and early attachment shape current struggles.
People who value both empathy and structure often find this approach useful. Patti aims to help each person build steady habits of self-care and more balanced ways of handling intense feelings. She works with people who want to make lasting change at a manageable pace.
How these approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) invites people to notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and to act in line with their values. It can help when anxiety, self-criticism, or codependent habits keep someone from living the life they want. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns. It helps people who find themselves repeating old dynamics or who struggle with closeness and trust. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s experience, offering empathy and nonjudgmental listening so clients can find their own answers and heal at their own pace.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Patti treats therapy as a collaborative process and will help figure out which methods fit a person’s needs, goals, and preferences. She often blends approaches to match what comes up in sessions and adjusts as progress is made.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not listed in the biography. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules demand. For some people, a phone conversation lowers the need for video bandwidth, while a video visit lets the therapist and client use visual cues during emotional moments. Confirm current online options with the therapist when you schedule.
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Experience
12+ years
Credentials
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Patti address?
Patti helps with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, grief, stress, and codependency among other concerns. She also supports people facing life changes, burnout, and intimacy-related worries.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is supportive and practical, mixing reflection with skills practice. Therapy is presented as a partnership where small, everyday changes are the focus.
What is her background and experience?
She has 12 years of clinical experience working with people who struggle with overthinking, self-criticism, and emotional exhaustion. Her work emphasizes changing internal dialogue and developing self-compassion.
Where is Patti licensed and based?
She holds an IL LCPC credential and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with Patti?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.