What kind of therapist is Patrick Rossi?

Patrick is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) at Shift Counseling, PC in North Riverside, Illinois. He works with men, women, teens, and young adults managing depression, anxiety, and the effects of trauma. He holds a Bachelor of Social Work and a Master of Social Work from Aurora University, spent over a decade as a school social worker, and has been fully licensed in Illinois since 2019.

Who does Patrick work best with?

Patrick works well with men, women, teens, and young adults who want practical, skills-based support rather than open-ended talk therapy. He's a strong fit for men working on relationship dissatisfaction, anger, loneliness, or communication, and for teens and parents navigating school-related challenges, including IEP or 504 plans.

Can Patrick work with my teen who has an IEP or 504 plan?

Yes. Patrick has extensive experience working with kids who have IEP or 504 plans and can provide individual therapy that complements, rather than duplicates, what's already in place at school.

Can Patrick help me as a parent, without my child being a client?

Yes. Patrick offers guidance for parents who are trying to understand a child's behavior and want help thinking through options like school interventions or structured treatment programs. This is support for you, not therapy for your child.

Does Patrick offer court-mandated anger management?

No. Patrick can help men who want to work on anger proactively, but this doesn't meet the requirements of court-mandated programs.

How much does therapy cost, and do you take insurance?

At Shift Counseling, PC, sessions typically range from $75 to $200 without insurance. With in-network coverage, you may only be responsible for a copay of $10 to $50 per session. We're in-network with BCBS PPO, Aetna, Cigna/Evernorth, and Lyra, and we'll give you an estimate of your benefits when you call to schedule.

Do you offer virtual therapy?

Yes. Patrick sees clients in person at our North Riverside office and virtually throughout Illinois, including Broadview, Westchester, Brookfield, La Grange Park, Berwyn, Forest Park, and Chicago.

What are Patrick's available hours?

Patrick currently sees clients Friday late afternoons and Saturdays, both in person and online.

What happens if I miss a session or want to cancel?

We see clients by appointment only. Please provide at least 24 hours notice if you need to cancel or reschedule. Missed sessions without 24-hour notice are subject to a $50 fee.

Patrick Rossi, LCSW | Shift Counseling, PC

Individual Therapy for Anxiety, Depression, and Stress

Hi, I'm Patrick Rossi, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker at Shift Counseling, PC in North Riverside, Illinois. I work with men, women, teens, and young adults who are managing anxiety, depression, and the kind of stress that keeps piling up no matter how hard you try to stay on top of it.

I first became interested in therapy and social work when I was in school and noticed my peers struggling with their grades and school performance because of mental health issues, and watching that happen stuck with me. I also took a few community service courses, and that opened me up to the wider world of social work. From there, my interest in psychology and mental health took over and shaped the rest of my career.

If you're looking for a therapist who will help you build practical tools instead of just listening and nodding, that's exactly the work I do. I see clients in person at our North Riverside office and virtually throughout Illinois, with availability on Friday afternoons and Saturdays.

Who I Work With

I work with men, w omen, tee ns, and young adults managing depression, anxiety, and the effects of trauma, along with parents trying to support a child who's struggling. Here's some of what we tend to work through together:

What you might be feelingAnxiety, racing thoughts, and a nervous system that won't settle
Depression, low motivation, and feeling stuck
The lingering effects of a difficult or traumatic experience
What you're working onBuilding distress tolerance and resilience, so setbacks cost you less each time
Assertive communication, boundary setting, and conflict resolution
Dissatisfaction in a relationship you want to work through on your own terms
Where it shows upLoneliness, and wanting more meaningful connection even if you're not sure how to build it
Anger that's starting to cost you relationships or peace of mind
Stress spilling over from work, parenting, or everyday pressure

I also have firsthand experience with the pressures that come with teaching and healthcare work, having spent years inside those systems myself, so if that's the world you're navigating, you won't have to explain the basics.

You don't need a diagnosis or the right words ready. We'll figure out what's going on and build a plan from there.

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Support for Parents Navigating a Child's Behavior or IEP/504 Plan

I spent over a decade as a school social worker, and that experience means I can offer something most therapists can't: direct support for parents who are trying to figure out what to do next.

If your teen already has an IEP or 504 plan, I can provide individual therapy that builds on what the school is already doing, rather than duplicating it.

I also meet with parents on their own, without their child in session, when a child's behavior has become a source of worry. Because I've worked inside the education and child treatment systems, not just alongside them, I can help you understand your options, whether that's a school-based intervention, a structured treatment program, or an outside evaluation, and coach you on how to advocate for your child, and yourself, within those systems.

My Path to Private Practice

I've spent most of my career inside schools, working directly with kids and families on everything from everyday stress to serious behavioral concerns. That's part of what I bring into the therapy room: a practical sense of what actually helps, and a working understanding of how schools and outside treatment can support each other instead of working against each other.

My Training and Background

Bachelor of Social Work, Aurora University, Aurora, IL, 2009
Master of Social Work, Aurora University, Aurora, IL, 2012
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Illinois, since 2019
School social worker since 2012
In private practice since 2024

What Makes My Approach Different

I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) skills to help you notice the thought patterns that keep you stuck, and I put a lot of focus on building distress tolerance and resilience, so the hard moments cost you less over time.

Green couch and side table with lamp inside of Patrick Rossi's office

A man with a short beard and stud earring, wearing a white crewneck sweatshirt, gazes thoughtfully to the side while dramatically lit against a dark green background. — Individual Therapy for Men

A lot of the men I work with come in for individual sessions because something specific finally pushed them to reach out: a relationship that feels off, anger starting to leak into places it doesn't belong, or a quiet loneliness even when people are around.
I work with motivated men on assertive communication, boundary setting, conflict resolution, and stress management, the kind of practical skills that tend to change how your relationships actually feel, not just how you talk about them.
**One note on anger:** I can help men who notice their anger is becoming a problem and want to work on it before it costs them something. This isn't a substitute for court-mandated anger management, so if you've been ordered into treatment, I won't be able to meet that requirement. But if you're getting ahead of it on your own terms, that's exactly where I can help.

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Let's Get Started

I currently have openings on Friday afternoons and Saturdays. Getting started is simple.

Reach out.

Use our contact form or book a free 15-minute consultation. On the call you can share what is going on and we can explore how I can help.
Have your first session.

We will talk through what brought you in and start mapping out what you want to be different.
Begin the work.

We build a plan together, track how it's going, and adjust as we go.

At Shift Counseling, PC in North Riverside, we're in network with BCBS PPO, Blue Choice PPO, Aetna, Cigna, First Health, MyBlue Plus, and Lyra EAP. We also accept FSA, HSA, and HRA cards, and we're happy to help you understand your coverage.

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FAQs

Patrick is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) at Shift Counseling, PC in North Riverside, Illinois. He works with men, women, teens, and young adults managing depression, anxiety, and the effects of trauma. He holds a Bachelor of Social Work and a Master of Social Work from Aurora University, spent over a decade as a school social worker, and has been fully licensed in Illinois since 2019.
Patrick works well with men, women, teens, and young adults who want practical, skills-based support rather than open-ended talk therapy. He's a strong fit for men working on relationship dissatisfaction, anger, loneliness, or communication, and for teens and parents navigating school-related challenges, including IEP or 504 plans.
Yes. Patrick has extensive experience working with kids who have IEP or 504 plans and can provide individual therapy that complements, rather than duplicates, what's already in place at school.
Yes. Patrick offers guidance for parents who are trying to understand a child's behavior and want help thinking through options like school interventions or structured treatment programs. This is support for you, not therapy for your child.
No. Patrick can help men who want to work on anger proactively, but this doesn't meet the requirements of court-mandated programs.
At Shift Counseling, PC, sessions typically range from $75 to $200 without insurance. With in-network coverage, you may only be responsible for a copay of $10 to $50 per session. We're in-network with BCBS PPO, Aetna, Cigna/Evernorth, and Lyra, and we'll give you an estimate of your benefits when you call to schedule.
Yes. Patrick sees clients in person at our North Riverside office and virtually throughout Illinois, including Broadview, Westchester, Brookfield, La Grange Park, Berwyn, Forest Park, and Chicago.
Patrick currently sees clients Friday late afternoons and Saturdays, both in person and online.
We see clients by appointment only. Please provide at least 24 hours notice if you need to cancel or reschedule. Missed sessions without 24-hour notice are subject to a $50 fee.