Patricia Breshears, LCPC

Patricia Breshears greets people with a calm, practical style. She listens first and asks clear questions to understand what feels most urgent. Patricia is an LCPC with 32 years of clinical experience in Illinois and she focuses on workable steps you can use between sessions.

Her work centers on building trust and a straightforward rapport. She uses approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to help people notice patterns, test new ways of thinking, and practice different behaviors. Sessions are centered on your goals rather than a fixed script.

Patricia draws on solution-focused and narrative ideas to help people make sense of their stories and find small, meaningful changes. She highlights strengths and skills you already have and helps you apply them to current problems. This makes the work feel practical and goal-oriented.

She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction concerns, trauma and relationship struggles. Other focuses include parenting stress, caregiver strain, codependency, blended family issues, and women's concerns. Patricia also addresses aging and geriatric matters, traumatic brain injury, and process addictions.

Sessions move at a pace you set and emphasize simple tools you can try between meetings. The overall aim is clearer thinking, steadier moods, and better day-to-day coping rather than quick fixes. Patricia keeps the work respectful, direct, and focused on what matters most to each person.

Approach and online options that fit your life

Patricia commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness in her work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of thinking and acting to reduce anxiety or depression. Mindfulness practice helps people notice their moment-to-moment experience and respond more calmly to stressors.

She also uses motivational interviewing ideas when people feel stuck about change. That approach helps clarify personal reasons for change and builds small steps toward those goals. Together these methods can match practical problem solving with attention to what matters to you most. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which approach or mix of approaches fits their needs and goals.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video works well for in-depth conversations and worksheet work. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a quick check-in fits your schedule. Live chat and text are useful for brief updates, homework check-ins, or when typing feels most comfortable. These options make therapy easier to fit into busy lives and support flexible ways to keep progress moving.