Patti Hampsten, LCPC

Licensed in Illinois · 3 years in practice

Patti Hampsten uses a client-centered approach to guide people through change.

License and registration

LCPC, Illinois: 180.003506 · expires March 2027
NPI: 1871031070 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 3
Languages: English

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About Patti

Patti Hampsten uses a client-centered approach to guide people through change. She is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois and brings a practical, down-to-earth style to sessions. Patti aims to make conversations feel calm and welcoming so people can talk about difficult things without judgment.

Patti begins most work by listening and validating what a person is experiencing. She often uses motivational interviewing early on to clarify goals and what matters to the client.

Background and approach

From there she draws on cognitive behavioral strategies and dialectical behavior techniques to teach coping skills and problem-solving tools. Her background includes work in community mental health and experience as an addictions counselor. Patti also provides clinical supervision for local problem-solving courts, including drug court, mental health court, and veterans court.

That experience shaped her practical, skills-based approach. People come to her for many issues, such as stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, trauma, eating concerns, relationship difficulties, and career stress. She also addresses caregiver strain, body image, communication problems, and challenges that arise during life transitions.

Patti keeps sessions casual and inviting. She focuses on helping people leave each session with at least one usable coping strategy. Her goal is to work together with clients to set realistic steps toward the changes they want to make.

Focus 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

Approaches Patti names

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Online support

How client-centered and skills-based methods work online

Patti commonly blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral techniques. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, acceptance, and building a trusting relationship so people can talk openly about what they are facing. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches concrete strategies to reduce anxiety, manage mood, or change unhelpful patterns.

She also draws on dialectical behavior therapy when emotional regulation and distress tolerance are priorities. DBT-style skills help people notice intense emotions, tolerate discomfort, and improve how they respond in stressful moments. These approaches are aimed at practical change and learning new tools to use day to day.

Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will start by asking about goals, current struggles, and what a person hopes to achieve. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as needed based on progress and preference.

Online therapy offers flexibility for many routines. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction and more visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when video would be difficult, and live chat or text-based messaging suit shorter check-ins or when writing helps to process thoughts. These options make it easier to fit sessions into work, caregiving, or other commitments while still working on skills and change.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does Patti work with?

Patti helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, trauma, and eating-related issues. She also supports people dealing with relationship strain, caregiver stress, career concerns, and life transitions.

What is her therapy style like?

She uses a client-centered approach that starts with listening and validation. Patti then incorporates motivational interviewing and skills-based methods to set goals and teach practical coping tools.

How much experience does she have?

Her listed experience is three years in the current professional context, with earlier roles in community mental health and addictions counseling shaping her approach.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, IL LCPC, practicing in Illinois.

Which languages and international arrangements are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What session formats does she offer?

Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

How is cost handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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