Patchwork-Therapy

Meet Our Team: Bekah Lipski, LPC! 🌟

For children, teens, and young adults, putting complex emotions into words isn't always easy. Having a therapist who knows how to listen, adapt, and incorporate creative outlets like art and play can transform the entire healing process.

Bekah’s journey into mental health began in high school, where navigating the balance between academics, sports, and friendships sparked her deep commitment to supporting others. She completed her Bachelor’s in Psychology at Bellarmine University—serving as a peer support specialist for youth in residential care—and went on to earn her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Spalding University, where she worked as a behavioral health consultant alongside doctors and nurses in an integrated healthcare center.

How Bekah Supports Her Clients & Families:

Expressive & Play-Informed Therapy: When words feel hard to find, Bekah incorporates artistic expression and play alongside evidence-based modalities like CBT, DBT, ACT, Narrative, and Solution-Focused therapy.

Specialized Areas of Focus: Bekah supports children, teens, college students, and adults navigating ADHD, anxiety, depression, behavioral challenges, relationship difficulties, and LGBTQ+ identity exploration.

Collaborative Caregiver Involvement: Bekah recognizes that supporting young people requires teamwork. She partners closely with parents and caregivers to ensure growth and tools carry over into home life.

Person-Centered & Empathetic: Bekah tailors every session to her client's unique personality and pace, striving to be the same grounded, compassionate ally that inspired her own journey into counseling.

Whether your child needs help managing school anxiety, building self-esteem, or navigating ADHD, Bekah is here to support your family every step of the way!

👉 Click the link to read Bekah's full profile and connect with our intake team!
https://www.patchwork-therapy.com/bekahlipski

🎃 What's happening at Well-O-Ween? Glad you asked!

✨ Live music to keep the good vibes going
📖 Storytime with Elmhurst Public Library
🎟️ Raffles (who doesn't love a little prize magic?)
🎨 Activities for the whole family

All happening Sunday, October 18th from 10 AM – 2 PM at Brewpoint Craft Elmhurst (617 N York St, Elmhurst). Free, family-friendly, and a whole lot of fun. Costumes encouraged! 👻

Today is National Ataxia Awareness Day.

Living with movement disorders and neurological conditions impacts every aspect of daily life. We stand with individuals and families managing neurological conditions, offering compassionate counseling along the way.

Today is National Psychotherapy Day!

Psychotherapy provides a confidential, non-judgmental space to process trauma, build coping mechanisms, and rewrite limiting narratives.
Investing in your mental health is one of the most transformative choices you can make.

🧡 Costumes encouraged, good vibes required 🧡

Start planning those Well-O-Ween outfits! Whether you're going as a pumpkin, a ghost, or your favorite superhero — we want to see it.

Join us Sunday, October 18th | 10 AM – 2 PM
📍Brewpoint Craft Elmhurst Craft, 617 N York St, Elmhurst

Live music, storytime, raffles & family activities await. See you there! 🎃

Hello Fall! 🍂

As the leaves change and eventually drop, nature reminds us of the beautiful necessity of letting go. At Patchwork Therapy, we believe that building a better future—both systemically and personally—often requires shedding the old patterns and beliefs that no longer serve us.

As we step into a new season, we invite our Elmhurst and Downers Grove communities to embrace transition. What are you intentionally letting go of this autumn?

🎃 What's happening at Well-O-Ween? Glad you asked!

✨ Live music to keep the good vibes going
📖 Storytime with Elmhurst Public Library
🎟️ Raffles (who doesn't love a little prize magic?)
🎨 Activities for the whole family

All happening Sunday, October 18th from 10 AM – 2 PM at Brewpoint Craft (617 N York St, Elmhurst). Free, family-friendly, and a whole lot of fun. Costumes encouraged! 👻
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Meet Our Team: Abbey Sowatzke, MA, NCC, LPC!

When a child or teenager is struggling with big emotions, life changes, or trauma, having a dedicated ally who understands both the child and the family system makes all the difference.

We are so excited to spotlight Abbey Sowatzke, MA, NCC, LPC, a Child Therapist and our Intake Coordinator here at Patchwork Therapy!

Growing up as one of 10 children in a family navigating chronic illness, Abbey developed a lifelong curiosity about what makes people unique and a deep capacity for empathy. Her clinical journey spans residential, inpatient, and intensive outpatient care across Wisconsin and California before returning home to the Midwest.

How Abbey Supports Children, Youth & Parents:

Holistic Parenting Support: Abbey holds Triple P (Level 3 & 4) certification and advanced training in Trust-Based Relational Interventions (TBRI) and Circle of Security, helping caregivers build strong, secure bonds with their kids.

Integrative Youth Therapy: She supports children, adolescents, and transitional-age youth facing anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, self-harm, and trauma using Play-Based, Narrative, Existential, and DBT interventions.

Trauma-Informed Care: Abbey is actively expanding her practice with advanced certifications in TF-CBT and EMDR therapy.

Your First Point of Contact: As our Intake Coordinator, Abbey helps guide new clients toward the perfect therapist fit across our entire practice!

🎧 Did you hear Abbey on our podcast last week? She shared incredible insights on youth mental health and parenting connection! Listen on Spotify or Substack:
https://patchworktherapy.substack.com/p/the-patchwork-therapy-podcast-episode?r=5k75mz&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

👉 Read Abbey's full bio on our website:
https://www.patchwork-therapy.com/abbeysowatzke

Something fun is brewing (pun intended) — Patchwork-Therapy & Brewpoint Craft Elmhurst are teaming up for Well-O-Ween, a family-friendly Halloween & wellness celebration!

🗓️ Sunday, October 18th
⏰ 10 AM – 2 PM
📍 Brewpoint Craft — 617 N York St, Elmhurst

Live music, storytime with Elmhurst Public Library, raffles, and activities for the whole family. Mark your calendars — details coming soon! 🎃