Patricia Meneghini, LCPC

Patricia Meneghini is a licensed clinician in Illinois with 40 years of professional experience, practicing as an LCPC - Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. She brings long-standing experience supporting people who face addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, anger management challenges, and symptoms of depression. Patricia emphasizes respect for each person’s lived experience, approaching work with the belief that individuals are the experts of their own stories and often already possess strengths that can be used to overcome obstacles.

She frames therapy as a collaborative process that begins when someone chooses to pursue a more fulfilling and happier life. Patricia acknowledges that taking that first step requires courage and offers steady support and empowerment throughout the change process. Her practice focuses on helping clients develop practical coping skills, process difficult experiences, and build sustainable strategies for recovery and healthier relationships. Patricia aims to create a professional, compassionate space where clients can pursue meaningful goals and make lasting progress.

Evidence-Based Approaches Delivered Remotely

Patricia works with practical, evidence-based approaches that translate well to online formats. She uses cognitive and behavioral skills to help people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop more effective coping strategies - these techniques can reduce symptoms of depression, manage anger, and support healthier relationships. She also employs trauma-informed methods that focus on safety, stabilization, and gentle processing of difficult experiences - these approaches are intended to help those affected by trauma and abuse rebuild a sense of control and resilience. For clients facing addictions, Patricia incorporates relapse prevention and recovery-focused strategies that emphasize coping skills, triggers management, and steps toward sustained change.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Patricia collaborates with each person to select and adjust techniques based on their needs, goals, and preferences, and she guides clients in testing what works best over time. This collaborative stance helps ensure that treatment fits the individual rather than forcing a one-size-fits-all model.

Online therapy with Patricia is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to schedule consistent sessions, maintain progress during busy periods, and access support from home or other convenient locations while working with a licensed professional.