Patti Hampsten brings a client-centered approach to online counseling.
01About Patti
Patti Hampsten brings a client-centered approach to online counseling. She introduces sessions with warmth and curiosity, listening first to understand where a person is and what they want to change. Patti holds an IL LCPC credential, and she draws on practical strategies to help people cope with stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, relationship struggles, eating and body-image issues, grief, and depression.
Her style starts with acceptance and validation. Patti believes behavior has reason and motivation, so she asks questions rather than judging.
Background and approach
Early work often uses motivational interviewing to identify small steps a person can try right away. As counseling progresses, she tailors methods to the goals the client names. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy are commonly used for skill building and shifting unhelpful thinking.
Mindfulness techniques and solution-focused ideas also appear when they fit the situation. Patti has three years of documented experience working directly in clinical roles relevant to counseling care. She has background in community mental health and began her career focused on addictions.
That experience informs her approach to drug and alcohol concerns and court-involved populations. Sessions aim to be casual and inviting. People can expect practical tools, steady listening, and a focus on what helps most in day-to-day life.
Patti works with adults on a range of life transitions, coping needs, and emotional concerns.
02Credentials
- LCPC (Illinois)
- License 180.003506 · expires March 2027
- NPI
- 1871031070 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Patti lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Eating disorders
- Depression
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Infidelity
- Midlife crisis
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Methods Patti names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Patti names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
Using client-centered care with practical online tools
Patti commonly begins with a client-centered approach that centers the person's own goals and experiences. That approach focuses on listening, validating feelings, and building trust so the client can choose the changes they want to make. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another frequent tool she uses; CBT helps identify unhelpful thoughts and teaches practical strategies to change reactions and behavior over time. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills are used when emotional regulation and distress tolerance are priorities, offering step-by-step practices people can use in stressful moments.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Patti will work with each person to pick methods that match their goals, preferences, and life demands. She often begins with motivational interviewing to clarify readiness, then introduces skill-based practices as the client feels ready to try them.
Online formats make it easier to fit counseling into a busy life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be a good choice when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging suit brief coaching, ongoing check-ins, or when someone prefers written reflection. Together these options provide flexibility so people can use the format that best supports their progress.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does Patti address in sessions?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and communication problems, eating and body-image issues, grief, trauma and related concerns listed in her specialties.
What is Patti's therapeutic style like?
Patti begins with a client-centered stance and uses motivational interviewing to identify goals. She adds CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and solution-focused techniques as needed to build practical skills.
What relevant experience does she bring?
Her background includes community mental health work and early practice as an addictions counselor, along with three years of documented clinical experience.
Where is Patti licensed and practicing?
She holds an IL LCPC credential and practices from Illinois.
Can I work with her if I'm outside the United States?
She accepts international clients and offers sessions to people located outside the U.S.
Which session formats are offered?
Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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