- Client-centered care
- CBT and DBT skills
- Motivational interviewing
About Patti
Patti Hampsten is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, practicing in Illinois with three years in this capacity. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship challenges, grief, anger, and related concerns. Sessions are conducted in English and she accepts international clients.
Patti draws on a client-centered foundation. She begins by listening without judgment and helping people name where they are. That first step is followed by motivational interviewing to clarify goals and build willingness to change. She then adds practical strategies to match what a person wants to accomplish.
Her toolkit includes cognitive behavioral techniques for spotting and shifting unhelpful thoughts. She also uses dialectical behavior therapy skills and solution-focused techniques to build coping skills. Mindfulness exercises and skills training are offered when they fit a person’s goals.
Patti’s background includes community mental health work and early experience as an addictions counselor. She also provides clinical supervision for problem-solving court clients in drug court, mental health court, and veterans court. That mix of community and court work informs her practical approach to challenges like substance use and legal stressors.
In sessions she keeps the tone casual and straightforward. Conversations focus on clear steps and tools to try between meetings. People leave sessions with at least one strategy to practice and a plan for the next step.
How her approaches translate to online work
Patti commonly uses client-centered methods and cognitive behavioral therapy online. Client-centered work focuses on listening and understanding a person's situation so goals can be set together. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps identify patterns of thought and behavior and practices new ways of responding to stress and anger.She also draws on dialectical behavior therapy skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance. DBT skills are practical and can be taught step by step, which suits remote sessions when someone needs concrete tools to manage strong feelings.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. She collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and preferences. That discussion guides which skills and exercises make sense to practice between sessions.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the profile does not list specific options. Many people choose online sessions because they can fit meetings into a busy day, have shorter check-ins when time is limited, or focus on skills training without traveling. Talk with her about scheduling and session length to find what best fits daily life.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, grief, anger, depression, and related issues listed in her profile.
What is her general therapy style?
She starts with a client-centered approach and uses motivational interviewing to set goals, then adds skill-based work like CBT and DBT.
How much experience does she have?
Patti holds an LCPC and has three years of practice in her current professional role, with prior community mental health experience earlier in her career.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois and works with clients who communicate in English.
Does she see clients from other countries?
Sessions are offered in English and she does accept international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Confirm current session options before booking as formats are not specified in the profile.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.