Anne Patterson (She/Her)

I hold a Masters of Arts in Counseling and Art Therapy from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. I have experience working in inpatient and outpatient psychiatric programs and in community counseling settings. I use both talk therapy and art therapy to treat a variety of conditions. I guide my clients to express their emotions, understand their core beliefs, and learn to think differently. Concurrently, I support clients to adopt new behaviors. The most effective way to change thinking patterns starts with changing behavior patterns. Good support makes this possible. Prior to earning my MA, I worked in a variety of human services roles in southern Indiana and Chicago serving under-resourced communities. I approach client care from a holistic orientation, recognizing the inseparability of body, mind, spirit, community, culture, and environment. In a volunteer capacity , I served as the Vice President of the Depression Bipolar Alliance Heart of Chicago Chapter.

I believe the work we do in therapy is important, and I am committed to helping my clients reach their goals. I have seen firsthand how one individual's transformation ripples outward, creating positive change within their entire social network. We are all connected, and I am grateful to play a role in facilitating that transformation. I was raised to value service to others. I have played an active role in initiatives for environmental conservation, affordable housing, and restorative justice in my community. I hold feminist, anti-racist, decolonizing values. I also believe that it's important to be in relationship with people who think differently than I do. I welcome the opportunity to work with anyone. I believe that respect, humility, and kindness are the foundational values that make true healing possible. In my personal time, I enjoy camping and hiking, gardening, music, comedy, and community advocacy work. As an artist, I'm currently into printmaking.