- anger management
- addiction coping
- relationship skills
About Patricia
Patricia Meneghini is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 40 years of professional experience. She helps people who struggle with addictions, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, anger, and depression. Patricia frames her work around the person's own story and strengths. She emphasizes practical steps and honest conversation rather than labels.
In sessions she listens for patterns that fuel anger and frustration. She helps people notice triggers and build different responses. With addictions and depression she focuses on small, doable changes that make daily life more manageable.
Her approach treats relationship problems as skills that can be practiced. That can mean clearer communication, setting limits, or managing strong feelings before they escalate. For trauma and abuse she balances attention to safety with pacing so people can move forward without feeling pushed.
Patricia respects that people already know much about their lives. She offers tools, feedback, and tried approaches to help apply those insights. Sessions are intended to be practical and focused on what someone can do between meetings.
Over four decades of work in Illinois have shaped a straightforward style. Patricia aims to help people take the next step toward fewer outbursts, better control over addictive behaviors, and steadier mood day to day.
How therapeutic approaches and online sessions connect
Evidence-based techniques Patricia uses include practical skills training and trauma-informed care. Skills training focuses on teaching specific behaviors such as breathing, pause-and-plan responses, and communication practices that reduce anger and reactivity. Trauma-informed care pays attention to pacing and safety while helping people process difficult memories so they can regain more control over daily life. Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to decide what fits their needs, goals, and preferences. That might mean starting with skills to manage strong feelings, then adding trauma work or addressing addictive patterns as those immediate needs ease. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy life. Confirm the current session options before booking. Many people find remote sessions useful when they need shorter check-ins, when traveling or scheduling during a work break, or when they prefer not to be on camera. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework to work well in remote appointments so progress continues between sessions.Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Experience
40+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, anger, and depression.
How does she approach anger?
She looks for patterns and triggers and teaches practical strategies to respond differently to anger.
What is her experience?
She has 40 years of professional work experience in counseling and related services.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is an Illinois LCPC and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.