Patti Hampsten, LCPC

Patti Hampsten holds a Master’s degree in clinical psychology and is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Illinois. She began her career as an addictions counselor and spent many years working in community mental health, where she gained broad experience across diverse clinical needs. That background led her to roles in private practice and to providing clinical supervision for participants in local problem solving courts, including drug court, mental health court, and veterans court.

Patti centers her work on acceptance and validation, believing that lasting change starts with meeting people where they are without judgment or shame. She emphasizes that behavior has an underlying logic and motivation, and she aims to build a trusting relationship through a client-centered approach. Early sessions often draw on motivational interviewing to clarify goals and strengthen readiness for change.

As therapy progresses, Patti tailors interventions to each person’s objectives, commonly using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and other skills-based strategies. Her style is casual and inviting, and she focuses on helping people leave sessions with compassionate support and at least one practical tool for coping.

Patti works with individuals facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family challenges, eating concerns, grief, trauma and abuse, parenting difficulties, career and life transitions, and other issues. She invites clients to collaborate on a plan that aligns with their goals and values and is prepared to offer clinical guidance and supervision when needed.