Patti Ecker, LCPC
About Me
Since counseling is a second career for me, I bring a lot of life experience to my work. Clients say my sense of humor helps put them at ease, and they appreciate that I pray for them. I'm also a writer, a quilter, a National Parks Junior Ranger, and a founding member of the American Women’s Perquackey Players League. “God is the ultimate healer. I believe He has called me and prepared me to help others ‘get past their past’ and live the life of joy He created them for.”
Education & Experience
I have a Master of Arts in Counseling degree from Lincoln Christian University. I have worked as a counselor for 16 years, including in a community mental health center and a residential addictions treatment program for adults. I am EMDR certified and have advanced training in EMDR for attachment issues, chronic pain/somatic disorders and complex PTSD.
Professional & Volunteer Affiliations
Illinois Counseling Association, Illinois Mental Health Counselors Association
Specialty Area
- Abuse/Neglect
- Anger Management
- Anxiety/Panic Attacks
- Bipolar Disorder
- Birth Trauma/Pregnancy Loss
- Chronic Illness/Medical Issues
- Chronic Pain
- Depression
- Eating Disorders
- Grief/Loss/Mourning
- Headaches/Migraines
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders
- Performance Enhancement
- Phobias
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Self-Harm
- Sexual Abuse
- Somatic Issues
- Spirituality
- Stress Management
- Suicide Risk
- Traumatic Incident
Population Served
- Adults
- Seniors
Language
- English
Insurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross BlueShield
- Sliding Scale
- TRICARE
- UnitedHealth
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