Patricia M Cerenil, MA, LCPC, NCC
Patricia is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and CCAH Clinical Supervisor with 17 years of experience working with adolescents and young adults at various levels of care including inpatient, residential, partial hospitalization and outpatient. She began her career as a Youth Counselor/Officer in Juvenile Detention after graduating from Western Illinois University with a BS in Law Enforcement and Justice Administration. Her Masters in Mental Health Counseling is from Trinity International University in Deerfield, Illinois. She is a skilled therapist in mental health and addiction, crisis assessment and response, psychiatric hospitalization, and community counseling. Patricia is well versed in the treatment of grief/loss, anxiety (including separation and social anxiety), suicidal ideation, school/social difficulties, substance use, panic disorder, family conflict, Bipolar Disorder, depression and other mood disorders, ADHD/ADD (adult and children), identity formation and complex trauma. Patricia specializes in working with children, adolescents, young adults and families with an emphasis on cultural competence. She uses a client centered, holistic approach to treatment in conjunction with evidenced-based psychotherapy such as DBT and CBT incorporating meditation, mindfulness, and behavioral modification techniques into assisting clients with change.