Patti Hampsten , LCPC

Patti Hampsten holds a Master’s degree in clinical psychology and is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Illinois - a licensed mental health professional who provides assessment, therapy, and clinical supervision. She began her career as an addictions counselor and has extensive experience working in the community mental health arena, which allowed her to build skills across a wide range of clinical concerns. Her background includes work with substance use issues, trauma, family systems, and related behavioral health needs, and she also participates in private practice while providing clinical supervision to local problem-solving court programs including drug court, mental health court, and veterans court.

Patti emphasizes a nonjudgmental, client-centered foundation for change, believing that people benefit when they are accepted where they are and their feelings and motivations are acknowledged. She typically begins treatment with client-centered techniques and motivational interviewing to help people clarify goals and find internal motivation for change. From there she tailors treatment to each person’s needs, drawing on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Solution Focused strategies, and other skills-based methods as appropriate.

Her counseling style is casual and inviting, designed to make individuals feel comfortable discussing difficult topics and leave sessions with compassionate care and practical coping tools. Patti aims to support clients through transitions and challenges so they can move from where they are toward where they want to be, and she approaches that work with respect, collaboration, and clinical experience.